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Instruments for removing debris from an eye

An eye, detritus technology applied in the field of devices used to remove debris from the eye, capable of solving problems such as increased artificial tears and patients' inability to undergo regular and effective treatment

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-11-30
詹姆斯 M 瑞纳森
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A significant portion of these costs are unnecessary due to increased doctor visits, medications and artificial tears as patients are not able to receive regular and effective treatment

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[0023] refer to Figure 1 to Figure 4 , an embodiment of an eye wiping device 10 for wiping the edge of the eyelid to remove debris and treat ocular conditions, comprising a wiping strip 12 mounted to a surface 14 of a support 16 configured to engage a user's finger 18.

[0024] The wiper strip 12 has a length L1, a width W1, and a height H1 such that when the wiper strip 12 is mounted on the surface 14 of the support 16, the wiper strip 12 can approach the inner edges 22 of the upper eyelid 26 and the lower eyelid 28 of the eye 30 for contact. Debris and debris 32 are removed from the inner eyelid margin 22 while minimizing and preferably avoiding contact with the surface 34 of the eyeball 36 when the upper eyelid 26 and lower eyelid 28 are in the closed position. While in an embodiment intended for use on a finger 18 an embodiment of the wipe strip 12 is shown having a length L1 extending coaxially with the user's finger, in alternative embodiments the length of the wipe st...

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Abstract

Methods and devices are disclosed for removing debris from an eye. The methods and devices may be used to treat ocular disorders such as blepharitis, meibomitis, and dry eye. The devices include a scrubbing strip coupled to a support. The support may include a sleeve configured to fit over the end of a finger or the distal end portion of a mechanical device. The scrubbing strip is utilized to contact debris located on an eyelid margin to remove debris from the eye.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to methods and devices for removing debris from the eye to treat ocular conditions. Background technique [0002] Ocular disorders such as those associated with eyelid margin disease are particularly common pathological conditions of the ocular adnexa. These conditions include, for example, blepharitis, meibomianitis, and dry eye. Despite advances in ophthalmology and medical treatment in general, until recently the recommended treatments for these exemplary common eye conditions remained largely unchanged for decades. [0003] Historically, treatment of eyelid margin disease begins and ends with the patient. Patients first begin to notice symptoms including redness of the eyelids, flaking of the skin on the eyelids, scabs and / or cysts at the lid margins, and a gritty sensation in the eye, which eventually leads to irritation, burning, and vision loss. If these symptoms persist or worsen, the patient usually s...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F9/007
CPCA61F9/00709A61F9/00718
Inventor 詹姆斯·M·瑞纳森
Owner 詹姆斯 M 瑞纳森