Ophthalmic illumination devices and methods for manufacturing coupling assemblies thereof

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein provide an ophthalmic illumination device. The ophthalmic illumination device includes a first optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end, and a second optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the first optical fiber is coupled to a light source that provides an illumination light, and the distal end of the first optical fiber is disposed within a first ferrule. The proximal end of the second optical fiber is disposed within a second ferrule, and the distal end of the second optical fiber is configured to transmit the illumination light received from the first optical fiber into an interior portion of a patient’s eye. The first ferrule is disposed against the second ferrule to couple the distal end of the first optical fiber with the proximal end of the second optical fiber.

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