Abstract: A device comprising a corneal implant for implantation within the cornea, the implant defining a planar body comprising: (i) an inner platform portion located about an axis of circular symmetry of the implant, (ii) a peripheral portion comprising one or more angularly-spaced arms that extend laterally from a peripheral edge of the inner platform, and (iii) a peripheral skirt portion which defines an outer circular perimeter of the implant, wherein the one or more angularly-spaced arms connect between the inner platform and the peripheral skirt portion; a wireless communication circuit configured for receiving an image data signal from an extraocular unit; an image projection controller configured to process the received image data signal to generate an image; and an image generator mounted to the inner platform portion, configured to project an image projection light beam, based on the generated image, in a posterior direction onto the retina of the eye.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device and a kit for the shipment and preservation of corneal lenticules ready for use in a lamellar keratoplasty surgery. The device (1) comprises a first open portion (2), apt to receive and contain the lenticule, and a fenestrated lid (10) to close said first portion. The device further comprises a second portion (3) of substantially tubular shape with a diameter lower than the diameter of the lenticule. The device may further comprise a third portion (7) apt to be reversibly connected to a grip means. The fenestrated lid and the front opening (5) allow preservation fluid to nourish the lenticule tissue during the preservation and/or the shipment. The present invention also refers to a method for preserving, shipping and prearranging the lenticules so as to facilitate posterior lamellar keratoplasty surgery (or endokeratoplasty).

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device and a kit for the shipment and preservation of corneal lenticules ready for use in a lamellar keratoplasty surgery. The device (1) comprises a first open portion (2), apt to receive and contain the lenticule, and a fenestrated lid (10) to close said first portion. The device further comprises a second portion (3) of substantially tubular shape with a diameter lower than the diameter of the lenticule. The device may further comprise a third portion (7) apt to be reversibly connected to a grip means. The fenestrated lid and the front opening (5) allow preservation fluid to nourish the lenticule tissue during the preservation and/or the shipment. The present invention also refers to a method for preserving, shipping and prearranging the lenticules so as to facilitate posterior lamellar keratoplasty surgery (or endokeratoplasty).

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device and a kit for the shipment and the preservation of corneal lenticules ready for use in a lamellar keratoplasty surgery. The present invention also refers to a method for preserving, shipping and prearranging the lenticules so as to facilitate posterior lamellar keratoplasty surgery (or endokeratoplasty).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new isolated cornea wherein the Descemet's membrane is separated from the overlying corneal stroma by an air cushion. For “DMEK” surgery a spatula (1) is provided, comprising a rounded glide (2) suitable for receiving on its upper surface (3) two overlapping separated buttons; said overlapping separated buttons comprising a lower button of support and an upper donor button to be introduced into the recipient's eye, a retaining means (4) of said overlapping separated buttons perimetrically disposed on a border (5) of said rounded glide (2) said retaining means (4) defining an aperture (6) suitable for extracting said upper button form said rounded glide (2) and a handle (7) solidly connected to said glide (2) and comprising a first portion (8) and a second portion (9), said first (8) and second (9) portions forming an a angle (10) with respect to each other.

Abstract: A method of performing a penetrating keratoplasty in a living eye positions a full-thickness corneal graft obtained from a corneal donor in a full-thickness open bed in the recipient's cornea. The graft is held with a suture to prevent the graft from sliding out of position. Subsequently, the suture is removed. The corneal graft is circular, having a step-like edge-to-edge lateral profile with the diameter of the posterior surface being larger than the diameter of the anterior surface. The full-thickness open recipient bed is prepared to be essentially complementary to the donor corneal graft. The suture is lax to induce a post-operation astigmatism not higher than 4 dioptres (D). The suture is normally removed not later than three months from surgery.

Abstract: The present invention relates a method of performing a penetrating keratoplasty in living eye in which a full-thickness corneal graft obtained from a corneal donor is positioned in a full-thickness open bed in the recipient's cornea, the graft is held with suture to prevent sliding out of position, and the suture is finally removed, said corneal graft being circular, having step-like edge-to-edge lateral profile with the diameter of the posterior surface being larger than the diameter of the anterior surface, said full-thickness open recipient bed being prepared to be essentially complementary to the donor corneal graft and said suture being so lax to induce a post-operation astigmatism not higher than 4 dioptres (D). The suture is normally removed not later than three months from surgery.