Wet room glasses
By incorporating a groove filled with hydrogel and a breathable layer inside the wet chamber lens, the problem of insufficient humidity in existing wet chamber lenses when dry eye is severe is solved, achieving a continuously humid eye environment, relieving dry eye symptoms, and improving the flexibility of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing moisture chamber lenses are ineffective at increasing the humidity around the eyes when dry eye is severe, resulting in unsatisfactory treatment outcomes.
A groove is set on the inner wall of the front frame of the wet chamber lens, which is filled with moisturizing material such as hydrogel. Combined with a breathable layer, it controls the release of moisture and creates a continuously moist eye environment. Optional drug ingredients can be added to provide additional therapeutic effects.
By slowly releasing moisture through moisturizing materials, it significantly increases the humidity around the eyes, relieving dry eye symptoms. It is especially suitable for patients with severe dry eye syndrome, without affecting vision or flexibility of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ocular treatment equipment in medical devices, and in particular to a moisture chamber mirror. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, treatments for dry eye mainly include using artificial tears, topical anti-inflammatory medications, wearing moisture chamber glasses, and lacrimal duct occlusion surgery. Among these, the most practical and cost-effective method is wearing moisture chamber glasses. Moisture chamber glasses, as an adjunct treatment for dry eye, reduce eye moisture evaporation by creating a dry environment around the eyes. Specifically, moisture chamber glasses create a relatively sealed environment around the eyes, confining the water that evaporates from the tears within this sealed space, thus creating a relatively humid environment around the eyes and alleviating dry eye symptoms.
[0003] Taking patent application CN207654316U, entitled "A 3D-printed Personalized Fully Fitted Moisture Chamber Lens Inner Frame," as an example, this solution involves an inner frame for a moisture chamber lens, also known as a moisture chamber lens frame, which is fixedly mounted on the base frame of the basic eyeglasses. A silicone strip is provided in the area of the moisture chamber frame that contacts the area around the eyes, and capillary pores are evenly distributed on the side of the silicone strip facing the wearer. This solution's moisture chamber lens inner frame can achieve a good sealing effect and prevent water accumulation inside the lens. However, in actual use, the moisture within the sealed environment created by the moisture chamber lens originates from the evaporation of the patient's tears. In situations involving severe dry eye syndrome or applications that further increase the humidity around the eyes, it is difficult to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to provide a moisture chamber mirror that increases the humidity of the air around the eyes, thereby relieving dry eye syndrome.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a moisture chamber lens, including a basic frame, which includes a basic lens frame and temples. A moisture chamber lens frame is set on the basic lens frame, including a front moisture chamber lens frame and a rear moisture chamber lens frame. The front moisture chamber lens frame is fixedly set on the basic lens frame. A groove is provided on the inner wall of the front moisture chamber lens frame, and a moisturizing material is placed in the groove. The shape of the rear moisture chamber lens frame is adapted to the contour of the user's eyes. By placing the moisturizing material in the groove, the moisturizing material can evaporate water vapor during actual wear, thereby further increasing the humidity of the eye environment created by the moisture chamber lens, greatly relieving the patient's dry eye syndrome. The moisturizing material can be a moisturizing pad, a water-humidifying component, etc. In addition, the moisturizing material can also include embedded drugs or other active ingredients to achieve slow release. In this way, the moisturizing material can not only act as a moisturizing medium, but also carry anti-inflammatory drugs, lubricants, and other ingredients, providing a therapeutic effect while moisturizing.
[0006] Preferably, the moisturizing material is a hydrogel. Hydrogel is a highly absorbent material that can absorb moisture and form a network structure within it, locking in the moisture. In use, the hydrogel gradually releases the stored moisture, creating a continuously humid environment, thereby maintaining the moisture balance around the eyes. In addition to absorbing moisture, the hydrogel also has good breathability, maintaining appropriate humidity in the skin or tissues without causing excessive water retention. The water-locking properties of the hydrogel also form a moisture barrier, reducing moisture evaporation, while its breathability ensures normal respiration of the skin and tissues.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the groove for fixing the hydrogel, the cross-sectional shape of the groove can be selected as U-shaped. The U-shaped groove can well accommodate the hydrogel, while the opening at the top of the U-shaped groove facilitates the evaporation of water stored in the hydrogel.
[0008] Furthermore, the groove extends along the inner wall of the front frame of the wet chamber and forms a closed ring. By extending the groove along the inner wall of the front frame of the wet chamber to form a closed ring, the hydrogel within the groove can be arranged in a ring shape, evenly distributed around the eyes, ensuring uniform humidity around the eyes and preventing localized areas of excessive or insufficient humidity.
[0009] Furthermore, the device includes a breathable layer with vents, the breathable layer being disposed at the opening of the groove, and the moisturizing material being disposed within the cavity formed by the breathable layer and the groove. The breathable layer serves to confine the hydrogel within the cavity formed by the breathable layer and the groove, preventing the hydrogel from detaching and entering the patient's eye. Simultaneously, the vents on the breathable layer ensure the evaporation of moisture from the hydrogel.
[0010] Furthermore, the nose pads of the basic frame are detachable, and the wet chamber frame can be detachably connected to the nose pads. The nose pads are used as a separate assembly accessory. When the wet chamber glasses need to be converted into functional glasses, the assembly relationship is as follows: the basic frame is assembled with the wet chamber frame, the nose pads are assembled with the wet chamber frame, and the temples are then assembled with the basic frame. When the glasses are used outdoors or in special occasions, the basic frame is assembled with the temples, and the nose pads are directly assembled with the basic frame, thus achieving multiple uses for one pair of glasses.
[0011] To enable temple adjustment, the temples preferably consist of a front temple and a rear temple. One end of the front temple is connected to the base frame, and the rear temple is detachably connected to the front temple via a snap-fit structure. The rear temple can be disassembled and replaced, allowing different lengths of rear temples to be mounted on the front temple. As a preferred snap-fit structure, the following configuration can be selected: the snap-fit structure includes at least one locking hole on the front temple and at least one protrusion on the rear temple, the protrusion being engaged within the locking hole.
[0012] Furthermore, the locking holes can be evenly arranged along the extension direction of the front temple, and the protrusions can be evenly arranged along the extension direction of the rear temple. By having the protrusions engage with the locking holes at different positions, the overall length of the temples can be adjusted.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are: This solution utilizes a moisturizing material to store moisture, which is then slowly and continuously released during wear, ensuring humidity around the wearer's eyes and effectively alleviating dry eye symptoms. The moisturizing material is located in a groove on the inner wall of the front of the frame, ensuring it does not obstruct the wearer's field of vision. This invention is particularly suitable for patients with severe dry eye. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the various components obtained after disassembly, representing one embodiment of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the breathable layer of this utility model disposed in the groove.
[0017] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Basic frame, 2. Wet chamber frame, 3. Temple, 4. Basic frame, 5. Front frame of wet chamber, 5. Groove, 51. Rear frame of wet chamber, 6. Breathable layer, 7. Front temple, 8. Locking hole, 81. Rear temple, 9. Boss, 91. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0019] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The shown wet chamber glasses include a basic frame 1 and a wet chamber frame 2. The basic frame 1 consists of a basic eyeglass frame 4 and temples 3. The structure of the basic frame 1 is similar to that of conventional eyeglasses. The lenses are placed inside the basic eyeglass frame 4, and the temples 3 are placed at the wearer's ears, forming a stable support together with the nose pads on the basic eyeglass frame 4, enabling the basic wearing of the basic frame 1.
[0020] The wet chamber frame 2 includes a front wet chamber frame 5 and a rear wet chamber frame 6. The front wet chamber frame 5 and the rear wet chamber frame 6 are fixedly connected, or they can be integrally printed using 3D printing. The front sidewall of the front wet chamber frame 5 is fixedly connected to the rear sidewall of the base frame 4, thus fixing the wet chamber frame 2 onto the base frame 1. The front wet chamber frame 5 can be printed using rigid resin material to ensure structural support. The rear wet chamber frame 6 can be printed using soft silicone to ensure a better fit and seal around the patient's eyes. The portion of the rear wet chamber frame 6 that is in close contact with the patient's eyes can be 3D printed to match the contours of the patient's eyes, ensuring a good fit between the edges of the rear wet chamber frame 6 and the skin around the patient's eyes. This allows the base frame 1 and the wet chamber frame 2 to form a relatively sealed cavity, reducing moisture loss within the cavity. When the wet room glasses are no longer needed, the wet room frame 2 can be separated from the basic frame 1 and worn as regular glasses, achieving multiple uses for one pair of glasses. This greatly improves the utilization rate and flexibility of the eyes, providing users with a better wearing experience.
[0021] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an annular groove 51 is provided on the inner wall of the front frame 5 of the wet chamber, along the curved surface of the inner wall. The groove 51 has a U-shaped cross-section, and its shape matches the inner wall shape of the front frame 5. Hydrogel is uniformly disposed within the groove 51. Due to its extremely high water absorption capacity, the hydrogel absorbs moisture and forms a mesh structure within itself, locking in the moisture and gradually releasing the stored moisture to create a continuously humid environment. This groove 51 design simplifies the structure of the front frame 5 of the wet chamber, reduces the weight of the frame 2, and facilitates the placement of the hydrogel. Furthermore, it extends the moisturizing time and provides a superior moisturizing effect, making it particularly suitable for patients with severe dry eye syndrome.
[0022] A breathable layer 7 is disposed at the opening of the groove 51, and the hydrogel is disposed within the cavity formed by the breathable layer 7 and the groove 51. The breathable layer 7 includes breathable holes, which can be circular, strip-shaped, or other shapes. Figure 3 As shown, the pores of the breathable layer 7 are specifically irregular lattice-shaped. These pores allow water evaporating from the hydrogel to be released into the closed environment around the patient's eye, maintaining the humidity of this environment.
[0023] The temple 3 includes a front temple 8 and a rear temple 9. One end of the front temple 8 is fixedly connected to the base frame 4, and the other end of the front temple 8 has four locking holes 81, which are evenly distributed along the extension direction of the front temple 8. One end of the rear temple 9 has three protrusions 91, which are evenly distributed along the extension direction of the rear temple 9. In actual use, the protrusions 91 are engaged in the locking holes 81, thereby fixing the rear temple 9 to the front temple 8. When it is necessary to adjust the overall length of the temple 3, the position of the protrusions 91 engaged in the locking holes 81 can be adjusted, that is, the protrusions 91 are engaged in different locking holes 81, thereby achieving the adjustment of the overall length of the temple 3. The rear temple 9 can be made of silicone material and obtained through 3D printing, which allows the wet room frame 2 to better fit the face, increases the airtightness of the wet room frame 2, and reduces the evaporation of moisture and medicine.
Claims
1. A wet room mirror, comprising a basic frame (1), the basic frame (1) comprising a basic lens frame (4) and temples (3), wherein a wet room mirror frame (2) is provided on the basic lens frame (4), characterized in that: The wet room frame (2) includes a front wet room frame (5) and a rear wet room frame (6). The front wet room frame (5) is fixedly mounted on the base frame (4). A groove (51) is provided on the inner wall of the front wet room frame (5). Moisturizing material is provided in the groove (51). The shape of the rear wet room frame (6) is adapted to the surrounding contour of the user's eyes. The moisturizing material is hydrogel. The cross-sectional shape of the groove (51) is U-shaped. The groove (51) extends along the inner wall of the front wet room frame (5) and forms a closed ring.
2. The wet chamber mirror as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a breathable layer (7) with breathable holes, the breathable layer (7) being disposed at the opening of the groove (51), and the moisturizing material being disposed in the cavity formed by the breathable layer (7) and the groove (51).
3. The humidification chamber mirror as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The nose pad of the basic frame (4) is detachable, and the wet room frame (2) is detachably connected to the nose pad.
4. The humidification chamber mirror as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The temple (3) includes a front temple (8) and a rear temple (9). One end of the front temple (8) is connected to the base frame (4), and the rear temple (9) is detachably connected to the front temple (8) by a snap-fit structure.
5. The wet chamber mirror as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The snap-fit structure includes at least one snap hole (81) on the front leg (8) and at least one boss (91) on the rear leg (9), the boss (91) being snapped into the snap hole (81).
6. The wet chamber mirror as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The slots (81) are evenly arranged along the extension direction of the front leg (8), and the bosses (91) are evenly arranged along the extension direction of the rear leg (9).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Individualized complete wet room of laminating mirror inside casing that 3D printed
CN207654316U