A method of manufacturing an optical probe for use in an ophthalmic procedure includes positioning a ferrule within a proximal portion of a cannula such that the optical fiber is positioned at least partially through the ferrule into a distal portion of the cannula Extending towards the optical element, and coupling the cannula to the ferrule by applying laser energy to the cannula. An optical probe is provided comprising a cannula including a proximal portion and a distal portion and a ferrule disposed within a proximal portion of the cannula such that the cannula and the ferrule are deformed by mating deformation of the cannula and the ferrule , A coupled ferrule and an optical fiber positioned at least partially within the optical probe to receive light from the light source and to direct the light to an optical element positioned within the distal portion of the cannula The optical fiber being configured to guide the optical fiber towards the optical fiber.
