Abstract: A cart of a system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments is disclosed. The cart of the present invention is for supporting and transporting the operating components of the microsurgical system. The cart must allow for the various operating components to be quickly installed or for removal from the cart to properly configure the system for use in performing selected surgical procedures. The cart must provide for transporting and storage of various peripheral components.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a mounting post in a preselected position. The apparatus includes a primary casing having a side wall and an end wall which define an interior space within the primary casing. A mounting post having a frictional retention member disposed thereon is mounted through the primary casing such that the frictional retention member is disposed within the interior space defined within the primary casing. The mounting apparatus further includes a second end wall constructed to be secured to the primary casing. Securement of the second end wall to the primary casing causes the frictional retention member to be frictionally retained between the first end wall and the second end wall.