Patent ID: 8128412

Claim:
A model human eye, comprising: an extended hemispherical-shaped, integrally molded assembly comprising a visually transparent cornea portion surrounding a visually opaque sclera portion, a center point, and an open end defined by a first continuous distal end, wherein: the cornea portion is symmetrically disposed around said center point and extends to a peripheral edge; the sclera portion is disposed between said cornea portion and said first continuous distal end; said cornea portion is formed to comprise a minimum thickness at said center point between about 0.45 mm and about 0.55 mm; said cornea portion is formed to comprise a maximum thickness at said peripheral edge of between about 0.6 mm and about 0.8 mm; and said globe portion is visually opaque; a lenticular bag disposed within said first molded assembly; and a base comprising a bottom and one or more walls attached to said bottom and extending outwardly therefrom, wherein said one or more walls comprise a second continuous distal end; wherein; said first continuous distal end is attached to said second continuous distal end to define a first enclosed space; said lenticular bag separates said first enclosed space into an anterior chamber and a posterior chamber; and said model human eye is structurally suited for practicing a surgical technique selected from the group consisting of: repair of a corneal laceration; repair of a scleral laceration; corneal suturing; capsulorhexis; phaco-emulsification; intraocular lens implant; and penetrating keratoplasy.