Intraocular clip

Abstract

An intraocular clip including first and second hook members extending generally coplanarly in opposite directions from a spine, the spine being formed with an attachment member attachable to ocular structure.

1 . Apparatus comprising: 
 an intraocular clip comprising first and second hook members extending generally coplanarly in opposite directions from a spine, said spine being formed with an attachment member attachable to ocular structure.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein a curved crook is formed between each of said hook members and one end of said spine and said attachment member is positioned adjacent an opposite end of said spine.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said hook members comprise arms spaced from said spine on opposite sides of said spine.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said arms are generally parallel to said spine.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said arms are tilted at a non-zero angle with respect to said spine.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said attachment member includes an enlarged head with at least one hole formed therethrough.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein said attachment member includes a pair of holes symmetric about a longitudinal axis of said spine.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein said enlarged head does not protrude outwards beyond an outer edge of said hook members.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein said enlarged head protrudes outwards beyond an outer edge of at least one of said hook members.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said spine is common to said hook members.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said spine comprises two legs, wherein the first hook member extends from one of the legs and the second hook member extends from the other leg.