Patent ID: 8702698
Filing Date: 2014-04-22
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for performing a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye, the method comprising: moving a capsulotomy device to a position proximate to the lens capsule of the eye, the capsulotomy device comprising a suction cup mounted to an arm and a cutting element mounted to the suction cup, the moving of the capsulotomy device comprising: collapsing the suction cup; inserting the collapsed suction cup through an incision in a cornea of the eye; and expanding the suction cup upon insertion through the incision; applying suction to the suction cup for securing the suction cup to the lens capsule of the eye, the suction pulling tissue of the lens capsule into the suction cup; cutting a portion of the tissue of the lens capsule pulled into the suction cup against the cutting element; reducing the suction applied to the suction cup for releasing the suction cup from the tissue; and removing the capsulotomy device from the eye.