Protective eyeshade for exposed corneal ulcer

By designing a protective goggle with a contoured hydrogel liner, a double-arched protective layer, and a moisture-sensitive breathable membrane, the problem of pressure damage and detachment of traditional goggles is solved, providing comfortable, breathable, and antibacterial protection against corneal ulcers.

CN223654042UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12HUIZHOU AIER EYE HOSPITAL CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520580155.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional goggles, when used to protect against exposed corneal ulcers, suffer from problems such as pressure corneal damage due to rigid polymer frames, improper sizing, easy dislodgement during sleep, and local temperature increases caused by non-breathable linings, making them difficult to meet clinical needs.

Method used

A protective goggle has been designed, featuring a hydrogel liner that mimics the shape of the human eye socket, secured with elastic bands or hypoallergenic adhesive tape, a double-arched protective layer, a moisture-sensitive breathable membrane, and memory foam. It is breathable, antibacterial, and self-hydrating, ensuring comfortable wear and a humid environment.

Benefits of technology

It improves wearing comfort, avoids secondary corneal damage, maintains a moist environment, prevents infection, adapts to different skin conditions, and achieves personalized protection.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of ophthalmology medical instruments, and particularly relates to a protective eyeshade for exposed corneal ulcers, which comprises an eyeshade body, the whole shape of the eyeshade body adopts the profiling design of the shape of the eye socket of a human body, a lining of the eyeshade body is a hydrogel lining, two sides of the eyeshade body are provided with fitting parts, and the fitting parts are connected with the eyeshade body. The attaching portion is fixedly connected with the edges of the two sides of the eyeshade body, the attaching portion is made of low-sensitivity adhesive tape and used for being attached to the skin, a preservative film layer is arranged in the eyeshade body, a sealing ring is arranged on the edge of the eyeshade body, a double-arch-shaped protective layer is arranged on the outer side of the eyeshade body, and a buffering interlayer is further arranged on the inner side of the protective layer. According to the eye protection mask, wearing comfort can be guaranteed, the design fits eye sockets, a patient can wear the mask more comfortably, the weight is relatively light, a protection layer with buffering capacity is arranged outside the mask, the eyes of the patient can be protected, and long-time wetting can be guaranteed through hydrogel.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to ophthalmic medical instrument technical field, and specifically is a protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulcer. BACKGROUND

[0002] Under physiological conditions, the eyelid realizes two key protection functions through regular blinking: first, it drives tear liquid to form a uniformly distributed dynamic tear film on the corneal surface, maintaining the corneal moisture and optical properties; second, it constitutes a physical barrier to resist external pathogenic microorganisms, suspended particles and mechanical damage. When eyelid closure is incomplete due to pathological factors such as facial nerve palsy, eyelid scar contracture or Graves' eye disease, the cornea will lose multiple protection mechanisms and be exposed to a dry environment, triggering a chain of pathological reactions - initially manifested as punctate epithelial shedding, followed by stromal layer infiltration and ulcer formation, ultimately leading to corneal perforation, endophthalmitis, and even irreversible visual impairment such as eyeball atrophy or corneal scar opacity.

[0003] Corneal protection during sleep faces double challenges: on the one hand, physiological blinking reflex is lost, leading to interruption of tear film renewal; on the other hand, the amount of basal tear secretion dominated by parasympathetic nerves is reduced by about 70%. The exposed corneal surface can develop dehydrated epithelial damage within a few hours, becoming a susceptible window for secondary infection. The current clinical corneal protection scheme mainly includes: drug packaging therapy: high-viscosity antibiotic eye ointment combined with eyelid adhesion; mechanical coverage: application of corneal bandage lens; physical closure device: wearing sealed goggles at night.

[0004] Among them, the sealed goggles can significantly reduce the corneal dehydration rate by creating a humid microenvironment. However, traditional goggles are difficult to meet clinical needs due to the following technical defects: hard polymer frames cause pressure-induced corneal damage; standardized sizes are difficult to match individual orbital anatomical structures; displacement and loss during sleep; non-breathable inner lining causes local temperature rise, which in turn promotes pathogen proliferation.

[0005] The above limitations seriously restrict the clinical application and transformation of corneal protection devices, and urgent technical breakthroughs are needed through material engineering innovation and biological microenvironment regulation. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulcer, which adopts a design that fits the eye socket, is light in weight, can be comfortably worn, has a light sense of wearing, a protective layer can protect the eyes of the user, has a long moisturizing time, can be self-controlled, and can ensure ventilation and antibacterial effect.

[0007] The technical solution of the utility model to solve the above technical problems is as follows:

[0008] The utility model provides an eye shield for exposure corneal ulcer, including: eye shield body, the whole shape of eye shield body adopts the profiling design with human body eye socket shape, the eye shield body includes single eye shield or two eye shields, the inner lining of eye shield body is hydrogel lining, both sides of eye shield body are equipped with fixed part, and the fixed part is fixedly connected with both side edges of eye shield body, is used for pasting with skin, and the edge of eye shield body is equipped with sealing ring, and the outside of eye shield body is equipped with protective layer, and the inboard of protective layer is also equipped with buffer interlayer.

[0009] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, the fixed part is an elastic band, and the user can fix the protective eye shield through the elastic band, and the two ends of the elastic band are fixedly connected with the two sides of the eye shield body.

[0010] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, the fixed part is a sticking component, and the sticking component is a low-sensitivity adhesive tape, which can be pasted with the skin of a person.

[0011] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, the protective layer is a double-arch structure, and the curvature of the inner arch of the double-arch structure is greater than that of the outer arch.

[0012] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, the buffer interlayer is a memory sponge, and the curvature radius of the inboard of the memory sponge is 8mm-12mm.

[0013] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, the inboard of the sealing ring is embedded with a moisture-sensitive breathable film for maintaining the air permeability, and the outboard of the moisture-sensitive breathable film is further provided with a nanofiber antibacterial layer to block microorganisms from entering.

[0014] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, the moisture-sensitive breathable film is arranged at a position close to the temporal lobe side of the eye shield body.

[0015] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, the sealing ring is a medical silica gel ring.

[0016] Optionally, in an embodiment of the utility model, a positive water replenishment hole is formed in the eye shield body, and a silica gel duckbill valve is arranged in the water replenishment hole to prevent liquid leakage.

[0017] The utility model has the advantages of:

[0018] The utility model provides a kind of protective eyecup for exposure corneal ulcer, eyecup body adopts bionic structure design, promote pressure distribution uniformity, avoid local compression to cause corneal secondary injury, the protective layer of double-arch structure, can absorb most impact energy, play the role of protecting patient eye, the setting of memory sponge, can avoid sleep compression ischemia, the setting of humidity breathable membrane, satisfy the demand of balance moisturizing and ventilation, and while ventilating, it also has the effect of external antibacterial;Fixed part adopts low sensitivity adhesive tape or elastic band to be fixed, it is applicable to different skin state, can be watered for hydrogel by active water hole, ensure wet, the structure design of whole is inclined lightweight, and improve the wearing comfort of patient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiment of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment will be briefly introduced below, and it should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope, and for those skilled in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of a kind of protective eyecup for exposure corneal ulcer of the utility model embodiment 1;

[0021] Figure 2 It is the eyecup section structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment 1;

[0022] Figure 3 It is the humidity breathable membrane structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment 1;

[0023] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic diagram of single eyecup of the utility model embodiment 4;

[0024] Figure legend: eyecup body 1, connecting portion 101, sealing ring 102, double-arch structure 103, memory sponge 104, hydrogel inner lining 2, fixed part 3, humidity breathable membrane 4, nanometer fiber antibacterial layer 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] It should be noted that, in the case of no conflict, the embodiments in the utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The technical scheme of the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings of the utility model embodiments, and the utility model is not limited to the following specific embodiments.

[0026] It needs to be understood that the same or similar reference numerals in the drawings of the embodiments correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of the present application, it needs to be understood that if the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top" and "bottom" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for exemplary illustration, and cannot be understood as a limitation on the present patent, for those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] Embodiment 1

[0028] Since the conventional sealed glasses have the disadvantages of hard material, uncomfortable, improper size, easy to fall off during sleep, uncomfortable inner lining, etc., a comfortable protective eyecup is designed, and the specific scheme is as follows:

[0029] As shown in Figures 1-3 , a protective eyecup for exposure corneal ulcer includes: an eyecup body 1, the overall shape of the eyecup body 1 adopts a profiling design with the shape of the human eye socket, in this embodiment, the eyecup body 1 includes two eyecups, the two eyecups are integrally connected, the inner lining of the eyecup body 1 is a hydrogel lining 2, the two sides of the eyecup body 1 are provided with fixing parts 3, the fixing parts 3 are fixedly connected with the two side edges of the eyecup body 1, for pasting with the skin, the edge of the eyecup body 1 is provided with a sealing ring 102, the outer side of the eyecup body 1 is provided with a protective layer, and the inner side of the protective layer is further provided with a buffer interlayer.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1 , in this embodiment, each eyecup is in an elliptical structure, which is more suitable for the shape of the human eye, the connecting part 101 is an elastic part, which can facilitate the patient to adjust to a more comfortable state for wearing, and the hydrogel lining 2 is made of medical grade hydrogel.

[0031] As shown in Figure 1 , 2 , the fixing part 3 is a pasting component, the pasting component is a low-sensitivity adhesive tape, which can be pasted with the skin of the human body, specifically, the low-sensitivity adhesive tape is a pasting structure extending outward, the front end of the low-sensitivity adhesive tape is a semicircular structure, after the patient wears the eyecup, the low-sensitivity adhesive tape can be pasted with the skin on the temporal lobe side, which plays a role in fixing the protective eyecup, and compared with the hanging connection mode, the wearing is more comfortable, the patient will not have obvious foreign body sensation, and the compression is lower.

[0032] As shown in Figure 2As shown, the protective layer is a double-arch structure 103, the inner arch of the double-arch structure 103 has a larger curvature than the outer arch, specifically, the double-arch structure 103 is made of polyurethane elastic material, which reduces the risk of accidental collision on the eyes of the patient.

[0033] As shown in the drawings, Figure 2 As shown, the buffer interlayer is a memory sponge 104, and the inner curvature radius of the memory sponge 104 is 8mm-12mm.

[0034] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 As shown, the inner side of the sealing ring 102 is embedded with a moisture-sensitive breathable film 4 for maintaining the air permeability, and the outer side of the moisture-sensitive breathable film 4 is also provided with a nanofiber antibacterial layer 5 to block microorganisms from entering, specifically, the nanofiber antibacterial layer is an electrospun fiber.

[0035] The moisture-sensitive breathable film 4 is arranged at the position of the temple lobe side of the eye mask body 1, avoiding the eyelid activity area and avoiding friction between the eyelid and the position, when the humidity or temperature in the eye mask increases, the micropores of the film material automatically expand, increasing the air permeability; when the environment is dry, the micropores shrink, maintaining the sealing property.

[0036] The sealing ring 102 is a medical silicone ring, in other schemes, the sealing ring 102 can also adopt a conformal ring structure of hydrogel and silicone, with the inner side being hydrogel and the outer side being silicone.

[0037] The eye mask body 1 is provided with a positive water replenishing hole, and a silicone duckbill valve is arranged in the water replenishing hole to satisfy the liquid single flow to prevent liquid leakage, and a protective rubber plug is also arranged at the water replenishing hole, when the water content of the internal hydrogel lining 2 is insufficient, the protective rubber plug is opened, and a sterile saline is sucked by a syringe to replenish water for the internal hydrogel lining 2, when replenishing water, the water content can be distributed more uniformly by slight pressing, and the eye mask is worn after standing for 1min.

[0038] The embodiment also provides a manufacturing process of the protective eye mask, first, the hydrogel lining is treated by a pre-crosslinking process, the memory sponge is pre-formed and molded, then the moisture-sensitive breathable film and the nanofiber antibacterial layer are compounded by electrospinning, and the silicone duckbill valve is injection molded by liquid silicone;

[0039] First, the main frame of the protective eye mask is processed and formed, the sealing ring is synchronously processed and formed, then the positive water replenishing hole is processed by numerical control, and the double-arch structure is processed by a vacuum heat pressing compounding process, and the memory sponge is placed in the middle.

[0040] The inner side of the sealing ring is slotted, the moisture-sensitive breathable film is cut and embedded in the slot, the surface of the main frame is cleaned, then the prepolymer of the hydrogel is coated, and then UV curing is performed.

[0041] The main frame and protective layer are fixedly connected by ultrasonic welding. If low-sensitivity adhesive tape is used for fixing, it is cold-pressed; if elastic band is used, it is high-frequency heat-sealed. The duckbill valve is automatically press-fitted.

[0042] Finally, the product undergoes sterilization and is sealed in packaging.

[0043] The protective goggles in this solution feature a design that conforms to the eye socket, making them more comfortable for patients and reducing protruding structures. The biomimetic design improves pressure distribution uniformity, preventing secondary corneal damage caused by localized pressure. A double-arched protective layer is located on the outside of the goggles; the arched structure with different curvatures absorbs most of the impact energy, protecting the patient's eyes. The memory foam 104 prevents sleep-induced pressure ischemia and provides further cushioning. The moisture-sensitive breathable membrane 4 balances moisture and breathability, while also providing antibacterial properties. The fixing part 3 uses hypoallergenic tape or elastic bands for fixation, suitable for different skin conditions. Active hydration holes replenish the hydrogel, ensuring moisture retention. The overall structural design prioritizes lightweight construction and enhanced patient comfort.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] In this embodiment, the fixing part 3 is an elastic band. The user can fix the protective goggles with the elastic band. The two ends of the elastic band are fixedly connected to the two sides of the goggles body 1 respectively. For patients with sensitive skin, the elastic band fixing method can be used.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] In this embodiment, the structure of the protective goggles is basically the same as that of Embodiment 1. The difference is that the active hydration hole is removed, and the medical hydrogel liner 2 adopts a detachable structure, which can be removed for hydration treatment, making it easy to replace the medical hydrogel liner 2. In addition, the medical hydrogel liner 2 is a hydrogel with added sodium alginate, which can absorb sodium ions in tears and expand in a dry environment to release moisture without external intervention, thus prolonging the moisturizing time.

[0048] Example 4

[0049] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the eye mask body includes a single eye mask, with a fixing part 3 on each side of the eye mask. The fixing part 3 is made of hypoallergenic adhesive tape for comfortable wear by patients with one eye. The hypoallergenic tape on the side near the bridge of the nose is in the shape of an "I" and can fit into the bridge of the nose to ensure stable wear. An elliptical ring fixing part is also provided around the periphery of the eye mask for fitting into the periphery of the patient's eye socket.

[0050] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present application are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present application, and are not intended to limit the implementation modes of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or variations can be made on the basis of the above description. Here, it is not necessary and also impossible to exhaust all the implementation modes. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application claims.

Claims

1. A protective eyecup for an exposed corneal ulcer, characterised in that, Including: The overall shape of the eyeshade body adopts a profiling design with the shape of the human eye socket, the eyeshade body includes a single eyeshade or two eyeshades, the inner lining of the eyeshade body is a hydrogel lining, both sides of the eyeshade body are provided with fixing parts fixedly connected with the two side edges of the eyeshade body for pasting with the skin, the edge of the eyeshade body is provided with a sealing ring, the outer side of the eyeshade body is provided with a protective layer, and the inner side of the protective layer is further provided with a buffer interlayer.

2. A protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulceration according to claim 1, wherein, The fixing part is an elastic band, and the user can fix the protective eyeshade through the elastic band, and the two ends of the elastic band are fixedly connected with the two sides of the eyeshade body.

3. The protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulcer as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The fixing part is a fitting component, and the fitting component is a low-sensitivity adhesive tape which can be pasted with the skin.

4. The protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulcer as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The protective layer is a double-arch structure, and the curvature of the inner arch of the double-arch structure is greater than that of the outer arch.

5. The protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulcer as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The buffer interlayer is a memory sponge, and the curvature radius of the inner side of the memory sponge is 8-12mm.

6. The protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulcer as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The inner side of the sealing ring is embedded with a moisture-sensitive breathable film for maintaining the air permeability, and the outer side of the moisture-sensitive breathable film is further provided with a nanofiber antibacterial layer to block microorganisms from entering.

7. A protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulceration according to claim 6, wherein, The moisture-sensitive breathable film is arranged at the position close to the temporal lobe side of the eyeshade body.

8. The protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulcer as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The sealing ring is a medical silica gel ring.

9. The protective eyecup for exposed corneal ulcer as claimed in claim 1 wherein, An active water replenishing hole is formed in the eyeshade body, and a silica gel duckbill valve is arranged in the water replenishing hole to prevent liquid leakage.