A method of manufacturing an optical probe for use in ophthalmic procedures can comprise: positioning a ferrule within a proximal portion of a cannula wherein an optical fiber extends at least partially through the ferrule towards an optical element disposed within a distal portion of the cannula and coupling the cannula to the ferrule by applying laser energy to the cannula. An optical probe can be provided that includes a cannula including a proximal portion and a distal portion a ferrule disposed within the proximal portion of the cannula the cannula and the ferrule coupled together by engaged deformations in the cannula and the ferrule and an optical fiber positioned at least partially within the optical probe the optical fiber configured to receive a light from a light source and guide the light to an optical element positioned within the distal portion of the cannula.
