Patent ID: 6561999
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A method of performing a combined anterior segment and posterior segment ophthalmic surgical procedure, comprising the steps of:disposing an ophthalmic surgical cassette in operative engagement with an ophthalmic surgical system, said surgical cassette comprising: an irrigation inlet; a first irrigation outlet; a first manifold fluidly coupling said irrigation inlet with said first irrigation outlet; a second irrigation outlet; and a second manifold fluidly coupling said irrigation inlet with said second irrigation outlet; fluidly coupling said irrigation inlet to a source of irrigation fluid; fluidly coupling said first irrigation outlet to an irrigation inlet of a first ophthalmic microsurgical instrument; fluidly coupling said second irrigation outlet to an irrigation inlet of a second ophthalmic microsurgical instrument; performing an anterior segment portion of a combined anterior segment and posterior segment ophthalmic surgical procedure using said first ophthalmic microsurgical instrument; and performing a posterior segment portion of said combined procedure using said second ophthalmic microsurgical instrument.