Temporary Keratoprosthesis, Corneal Transplant Suturing Jig, Temporary Endoprosthesis, and Method of Using

A corneal transplant suturing jig for ophthalmological surgery comprising:

• a body member having:
• a perimeter, and
• a surface into which is defined a first groove extending generally in a first direction and/or
• a second groove extending generally in a second direction, the first and second grooves extending between two points arranged adjacent the perimeter of the body member, and
• the first and second grooves terminating at a notch arranged at each of the two points;
• wherein the corneal transplant suturing jig has a configuration suitable for placement onto an eye and holding a donor corneal button to the eye and maintain pressurization of the eye prior to, during, or even after the donor corneal button is stitched to the eye;
• and
• wherein the first and second grooves receive sutures, provide a pre-determined arrangement for the sutures, and prevent the sutures from migrating.