Curved electronic endoscope

Abstract

The application provides a curved electronic ophthalmoscope, and belongs to the technical field of endoscopes. The application solves the problem that the existing electronic ophthalmoscope cannot effectively observe the posterior region of an eyeball. The curved electronic ophthalmoscope comprises a handle, an insertion part arranged at the front part of the handle, and a camera module arranged at the front end face of the insertion part. The insertion part is curved into an arc shape as a whole, and the arc curvature is matched with the outer contour of the eyeball. A light source and a light guide fiber are arranged in the handle. The light emitting end of the light guide fiber extends to the front end face of the insertion part, and the light receiving end of the light guide fiber is aligned with the light source. A cable connector is detachably connected to the rear end of the handle. In use, the insertion part can enter along the surface of the eyeball, pass through the block of the eyeball, and enable the front end to reach the posterior region of the eyeball. The light guide fiber delivers the light emitted by the light source to the head end part, illuminates the observation part, and clearly and real-timely visually observes the posterior region of the eyeball and the running path through the camera module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of endoscope technology and relates to a curved electronic eye endoscope. Background Technology

[0002] The purpose of posterior scleral reinforcement is to control further elongation of the axial length of the eye. This surgery typically involves a 3 / 4 circumference conjunctival incision behind the limbus. The reinforcement strip is introduced through this incision, traversing the scleral surface posteriorly, bypassing the macula, and finally exiting on the opposite side and sutured to the sclera. However, due to the narrow space and complex anatomy of the retrobulbar space, containing important structures such as the optic nerve and vortex veins, the path of the strip to the posterior pole of the eyeball is uncontrollable. Improper implant placement can easily cause direct mechanical compression of the optic nerve, leading to complications such as decreased vision or visual field defects. Once optic nerve damage occurs, an emergency secondary surgery is usually required within hours to adjust or release the strip.

[0003] Therefore, accurate visualization of the retrobulbar structures during surgery is crucial. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a curved electronic eye endoscope that facilitates access to the retrobulbar region.

[0005] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A curved electronic ophthalmic endoscope includes a handle, an insertion part located at the front of the handle, and a camera module located at the front end of the insertion part. The insertion part is curved into an arc shape, the curvature of which matches the outer contour of the eyeball. The handle contains a light source and optical fibers. The light-emitting end of the optical fibers extends to the front end of the insertion part, and the light-incoming end of the optical fibers is aligned with the light source. A cable connector is detachably connected to the rear end of the handle. During use, the arc-shaped insertion part can be inserted around the surface of the eyeball, overcoming the obstruction of the eyeball, allowing the front end to reach the posterior region of the eyeball. The camera module provides clear and real-time visualization of the posterior region and its path.

[0007] The structural components inside the handle are arranged in a reasonable manner to make the structure compact and easier to assemble.

[0008] In the aforementioned curved electronic endoscope, a threaded hole is provided on the outer periphery of the handle, and a locking screw is threaded into the threaded hole. The inner end of the locking screw abuts against the light source. The light source is fixed by the locking screw. Correspondingly, a light source fixing component can be provided, on which the light source is mounted, with the inner end of the locking screw abutting against the outer periphery of the fixing component.

[0009] In the aforementioned curved electronic endoscope, the handle is provided with an irrigation channel extending to the front end face of the insertion part. The handle is equipped with a water connector, the inner end of which communicates with the rear end of the irrigation channel. Cleaning water is injected through the water connector and delivered to the front end of the insertion part via the irrigation channel for rinsing or cleaning the observation area.

[0010] In the aforementioned curved electronic endoscope, the handle also has an instrument channel extending to the front end face of the insertion part, and the handle has an instrument inlet communicating with the rear end of the instrument channel. Through the instrument channel, doctors can insert various specialized miniature instruments into the target area to complete diagnostic or treatment procedures.

[0011] In the aforementioned curved electronic eye endoscope, the light source is an LED.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, this curved electronic eye endoscope has the following advantages:

[0013] By employing an arc-shaped insertion part that conforms to the contour of the eyeball, it can bypass the eyeball and directly reach the posterior region, enabling clear and real-time visualization of the posterior region. Scleral reinforcement surgery can be performed in a single procedure. It supports irrigation and minimally invasive operations, and its overall structure is compact, easy to assemble, and has good heat dissipation, significantly improving the feasibility, safety, and efficiency of ophthalmic surgery. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of this curved electronic eye endoscope.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of this curved electronic eye endoscope.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a front view of the front end face of the insertion section in this curved electronic eye endoscope.

[0017] In the diagram, 1 is the handle; 2 is the insertion part; 3 is the camera module; 4 is the light source; 5 is the optical fiber; 6 is the cable connector; 7 is the infusion channel; 8 is the water connector; 9 is the instrument channel; 10 is the instrument inlet; and 11 is the threaded hole. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0019] like Figure 1 The curved electronic endoscope shown includes a handle 1, an insertion part 2 located at the front of the handle 1, and a camera module 3 located at the front end of the insertion part 2. The signal line of the camera module 3 passes through the insertion part 2 and the handle 1 in sequence, and then connects to the main unit through a cable connected to the rear end of the handle 1.

[0020] The insertion part 2 is curved into an arc shape, and its curvature matches the outer contour of the eyeball. In use, the insertion part 2 can be inserted around the surface of the eyeball so that the front end of the insertion part 2 can reach the posterior region of the eyeball. In use, the insertion part 2 surrounds half of the eyeball.

[0021] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the insertion part 2 is cylindrical.

[0022] The arc-shaped insertion part 2 can enter along the surface of the eyeball during use, bypassing the obstruction of the eyeball, so that the front end of the insertion part 2 can reach the posterior region of the eyeball, and the camera module 3 can clearly and in real time visualize the path of the strip in the posterior region of the eyeball.

[0023] In this embodiment, the camera module is a full-color camera module.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, the handle 1 contains a light source 4 and an optical fiber 5. In this embodiment, the light source 4 is an LED, and the light-incident end of the optical fiber 5 is aligned with the light source 4. To position the light source 4, a threaded hole 11 is provided on the outer periphery of the handle 1. A locking screw is threaded into the threaded hole 11, and the inner end of the locking screw abuts against the light source. Figure 3 As shown, the light-emitting end of the optical fiber 5 extends to the front end face of the insertion part 2 and is arranged around the camera module 3.

[0025] In other embodiments, a light source fixing component can be provided inside the handle 1, and the inner end of the locking screw abuts against the outer periphery of the light source fixing component to position the light source fixing component. The light source 4 is disposed on the light source fixing component.

[0026] A cable connector 6 is detachably connected to the rear end of the handle 1. It can be connected by means of threads, clips, etc. When the cable connector 6 is connected in place, the signal line and the wire of the light source 4 pass through the inner hole of the cable connector 6 and are connected to the host.

[0027] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the handle 1 has an injection channel 7 extending to the front end face of the insertion part 2. The handle 1 is equipped with a water connector 8, the inner end of which is connected to the rear end of the injection channel 7. Cleaning water is injected through the water connector 8 and delivered to the front end of the insertion part 2 through the injection channel 7 for rinsing or cleaning the observation area.

[0028] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the handle 1 also has an instrument channel 9 extending to the front end face of the insertion part 2, and the handle 1 has an instrument inlet 10 communicating with the rear end of the instrument channel 9. Through the instrument channel 9, doctors can insert various specialized micro-instruments into the target area to complete diagnostic or treatment procedures.

[0029] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A curved electronic eye endoscope, characterized in that, The device includes a handle (1), an insertion part (2) located at the front of the handle (1), and a camera module (3) located at the front end of the insertion part (2). The insertion part (2) is bent into an arc shape, and its arc curvature is adapted to the outer contour of the eyeball. The handle (1) contains a light source (4) and an optical fiber (5). The light-emitting end of the optical fiber (5) extends to the front end of the insertion part (2), and the light-incoming end of the optical fiber (5) is aligned with the light source (4). A cable connector (6) is detachably connected to the rear end of the handle (1).

2. The curved electronic eye endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle (1) has a threaded hole (11) on its outer periphery, and a locking screw is threaded into the threaded hole (11), with the inner end of the locking screw abutting against the light source (4).

3. The curved electronic eye endoscope according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle (1) is provided with an injection channel (7) extending to the front end face of the insertion part (2), and the handle (1) is provided with a water connector (8), the inner end of the water connector (8) being connected to the rear end of the injection channel (7).

4. The curved electronic endoscope according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The handle (1) is also provided with an instrument channel (9) extending to the front end face of the insertion part (2), and the handle (1) is provided with an instrument inlet (10) communicating with the rear end of the instrument channel (9).

5. The curved electronic endoscope according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The light source (4) is an LED.

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