Patent ID: 6966921

Claim:
A radial optic neurotomy knife comprising: a blade having an asymmetrical “V” shaped tip having a distal point at a distal end of said blade; and an outermost first leg of said “V” having a first angle relative to a central axis of a tip holding shaft; and an outermost second leg of said “V” having a second angle relative to said central axis rotationally opposite said first leg angle; and said distal point substantially near said central axis; and said “V” shaped tip having said distal point opposite a broad portion, said first leg of said “V” shape having a sharpened edge, and said second leg of said “V” shape having a dulled edge; and said tip holding shaft having said central axis, a first end, and a second end attached with said broad portion of said “V” shaped tip via a transitional taper, said transitional taper distinct from said asymmetrical “V” shaped tip.