title: Diamond knife.
abstract: We present a new diamond knife which allows for reasonably precise incisions in cornea or sclera. The knife may be ultrasonically cleaned and is sharper than any metal knife whose edge we have examined to date by scanning electron microscopy. The edge is approximately 0.1 micron in width, compared to 1-5 micron width edges of most metal knives. We feel that this prototype will allow investigators to recommend special modifications to the manufacturer of their own choice.
mesh_terms: D002244:Carbon; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D018130:Diamond; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D002244:Carbon; D018130:Diamond