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Debris removing device and method

An eye mask and eye technology, applied in bathing devices, physical therapy, ophthalmic surgery, etc., can solve problems such as fear of subjects, damage to fragile tissues at the edge of eyelids, discomfort, etc.

Pending Publication Date: 2021-09-10
詹姆斯 M 瑞纳森
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However, while safe and effective, direct contact with the eyelid margin with a mechanical device can be frightening to the subject and, if not done carefully, can cause discomfort and even damage the delicate tissue of the eyelid margin

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[0019] Devices and methods are disclosed for removing debris from tissue generally associated with the eye utilizing ultrasonic energy applied to a fluid bath in contact with the debris and eyelid margin. The disclosed devices and methods do not require mechanical contact with tissue, where mechanical contact is understood to mean bringing tissue into physical contact with a mechanical device to remove debris from the fragile tissue. As used herein, the tissue being treated is the eye, more specifically the eyelid, and even more specifically the outer portion of the eyelid from just the eyelashes to the edge of the eyelid that contacts the eyeball and includes the meibomian glands, eyelash follicles, Moll's glands, the The margin is referred to herein as the eyelid margin.

[0020] An exemplary embodiment of a debris removal device 10 constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention is in figure 1 shown in . The device 10 includes right and left eye cup...

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A device (10) for removing debris from tissue around an eye is disclosed. The device (10) includes an eyecup (12a) having an opening (20a) and a cavity (18a), wherein the opening (20a) is of a size and shape sufficient to cover the eye. The device also includes an ultrasonic generator (60a) coupled to the eyecup (12a) and is configured to apply ultrasonic energy to a fluid in the eyecup (12a) to remove debris from the tissue. A method of removing debris from tissue around an eye a subject is also disclosed. The method includes covering the subject's eye with an eyecup (12a) having a cavity (18a) and filling the cavity (18a) of the eyecup (12a) with a fluid to bathe the eyelid margin with the fluid. Applying ultrasonic energy to the fluid at a frequency and for a duration sufficient to disrupt debris around the eye.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 798,345 (pending), filed January 29, 2019, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to a device for removing debris, such as biofilm, from the tissue of the eyelid, or more specifically from the margin of the eyelid. Background technique [0004] Debris on the eyelid margin, including microbial biofilm, causes dry eye and blepharitis. In recent years, mechanical devices that directly contact the eyelid margin have been developed to remove debris from this area. However, while safe and effective, direct contact with the eyelid margin with a mechanical device can be frightening to the subject and, if not handled carefully, can cause discomfort or even damage the delicate tissue of the eyelid margin. There is a need for methods and devices capable of disintegrating and...

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IPC IPC(8): A61H35/02
CPCA61H35/02A61H2205/024A61H2201/1207A61H2201/0207A61H2201/10A61F9/00709
Inventor 詹姆斯·M·瑞纳森
Owner 詹姆斯 M 瑞纳森