Eye drop assisting device
By designing an eye drop assist device, which uses finger cots and straps to fix the index and middle fingers to pull down the eyelids, and a support plate to provide an inclined angle, the problem of eye drop leakage and inaccurate operation when patients apply eye drops by hand is solved, achieving a stable and safe eye drop process, and improving the accuracy of eye drops and the therapeutic effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANTOU UNIV·CHINESE UNIV OF HONG KONG JOINT SHANTOU INT OPHTHALMOLOGY CENT
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, patients applying eye drops by hand are prone to spillage or contact with the eyelids, resulting in waste and contamination. Children, the elderly, and patients with limb disabilities require assistance from others, affecting the accuracy and safety of the application process.
An eye drop application aid device was designed, comprising a silicone plate, a semi-circular rubber ring, a finger cot, a sliding plate, a clip, and an adhesive patch. The finger cot assists the index and middle fingers in pulling down the eyelid, the clip secures the eye drop bottle, the support plate provides an tilt angle to ensure the stability of the eye drop bottle, and the adhesive patch prevents displacement, thus achieving accurate drop application.
It improves the accuracy and safety of eye drop application, prevents spillage, is compatible with different eye drop bottles, ensures accurate application of medication to the conjunctival sac, and enhances treatment efficacy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary device technology, and in particular to an auxiliary device for eye drops. Background Technology
[0002] Eye drops are liquid medications instilled into the eyes, primarily used to treat eye diseases, relieve eye discomfort, or maintain eye health. They act directly on eye tissues to exert therapeutic or protective effects. Instilling eye drops is a common method of medication administration, allowing them to act directly on the eyes for the treatment of eye diseases, relief of eye discomfort, or maintenance of eye health.
[0003] The current method of administering eye drops is usually done by the patient with their bare hands. Due to hand tremors and incorrect body position, the medication is prone to spillage or contact with the eyelids, resulting in waste and contamination. Furthermore, children, the elderly, and patients with limb disabilities often require assistance from others due to their low level of cooperation, which affects the overall medication administration process. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the problems that existing eye drop application methods usually require patients to perform the procedure manually, which can easily lead to spillage or contact with the eyelids due to hand tremors and incorrect body positioning, resulting in waste and contamination, and that children, the elderly, and patients with limb disabilities often require assistance due to low cooperation levels, affecting the overall application process, this invention provides an eye drop application auxiliary device.
[0005] The technical solution is as follows: an eye drop auxiliary device, including a silicone plate and a semi-circular rubber ring; the upper part of the silicone plate is provided with a semi-circular rubber ring for fixing the eye drop bottle for easy dripping; it also includes finger cots, a sliding plate, a movable plate, a clip, an adhesive strip, and an adhesive sheet; the upper end of the silicone plate is provided with finger cots on both sides of the semi-circular rubber ring for inserting the index and middle fingers to stably pull down the eyelid, and the outer end of the semi-circular rubber ring is fixed with a clip for binding and limiting the eye drop bottle.
[0006] Furthermore, the interior of the semi-circular rubber ring is provided with a spring-loaded patch for the spring-loaded ring body to fit into the eye drop bottle, and the spring-loaded patch is inserted and fixed to the semi-circular rubber ring.
[0007] Furthermore, the inner wall of the finger sleeve is fixed with several sets of anti-slip strips that conform to the fingers to provide friction and prevent slippage, and a connecting block is fixed at the lower end of the finger sleeve, with a sliding plate installed at the lower end of the connecting block.
[0008] Furthermore, the skateboard has a retaining plate installed inside, and the upper end of the silicone plate has a groove for accommodating the skateboard and retaining plate. The finger sleeve is movably connected to the silicone plate through the skateboard.
[0009] Furthermore, a limiting frame is fixed to the outer end of the semi-circular rubber ring, and a slot for accommodating the cartridge is opened inside the limiting frame, with the cartridge passing through the limiting frame in a wound configuration.
[0010] Furthermore, a movable plate is installed at the outer end of the semi-circular rubber ring, and a support plate that provides support height is fixed at the upper end of the silicone plate. The semi-circular rubber ring is fixedly connected to the support plate through the movable plate.
[0011] Furthermore, the inner wall of the semi-circular rubber ring is provided with several sets of adhesive strips that fit and limit the eye drop bottle, and the several sets of adhesive strips are fitted and fixed to the semi-circular rubber ring.
[0012] Furthermore, several sets of non-slip adhesive patches are laid at the lower end of the silicone plate to fit the face, and these adhesive patches are fixedly connected to the silicone plate.
[0013] The beneficial effects are as follows: This utility model achieves stable drug delivery by using a finger sleeve to assist the index and middle fingers in connecting and fixing the device while pulling down the eyelid, thus aiding in opening the eyelid for drug delivery; the use of a clamp to bind and limit the eye drop bottle after installation adapts to different eye drop bottles, preventing it from falling off during delivery and ensuring the stability of the eye drop bottle during delivery, thus assisting the patient in drug delivery and improving the accuracy and safety of the operation; the use of a support plate connected to a semi-circular rubber ring provides a 30 to 40 degree tilt angle for the eye drop bottle, preventing the eye drop bottle opening from touching the eye during use, and ensuring that the drug is accurately delivered into the lower conjunctival sac during delivery, ensuring better distribution and absorption of the drug and improving the therapeutic effect. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the eye drop auxiliary device of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the finger sleeve of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the semi-circular rubber ring of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the skateboard of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bonding sheet of this utility model.
[0019] In the attached diagram, the following are the reference numerals: 1. Silicone plate; 2. Finger sleeve; 3. Semi-circular rubber ring; 4. Support plate; 5. Connecting block; 6. Anti-slip strip; 7. Slide plate; 8. Clamping plate; 9. Movable plate; 10. Clamping tape; 11. Adhesive strip; 12. Limiting frame; 13. Adhesive piece. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0021] Eye drops are liquid medications used on the eyes, primarily for treating, relieving, or preventing various eye diseases and improving eye discomfort symptoms. They are usually produced aseptically and packaged in special eye drop containers for patient convenience. There are many types of eye drops, categorized according to their intended use. For example, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops contain antibiotics, such as tobramycin eye drops, which effectively combat bacterial infections of the eye and are used to treat inflammatory eye diseases such as bacterial conjunctivitis and keratitis. There are also antiviral eye drops, such as acyclovir eye drops, mainly used to treat eye diseases caused by viruses, such as herpes simplex keratitis. For eye allergy symptoms, there are anti-allergy eye drops, such as emesine fumarate eye drops, which can relieve symptoms such as itchy, red, and tearing caused by allergies.
[0022] Artificial tears are primarily used to relieve symptoms such as dryness and foreign body sensation in patients with dry eye syndrome. Common examples include sodium hyaluronate eye drops, which mimic the body's own tears, providing lubrication and hydration to the surface of the eyeball. In addition, there are anti-glaucoma eye drops used to lower intraocular pressure, such as timolol eye drops, which play an important role in controlling intraocular pressure and protecting the optic nerve in glaucoma patients. There are some precautions to follow when using eye drops. First, ensure your hands are clean before use to avoid contaminating the eye drops and your eyes. Second, follow the correct instillation method: tilt your head slightly back, look upwards, and gently pull down the lower eyelid with your index finger to drop the eye drops into the lower conjunctival sac, rather than directly onto the eyeball. After instilling, gently close your eyes for a moment, avoiding forceful blinking. Simultaneously, press the lacrimal sac area at the inner corner of the eye with your index finger to prevent the eye drops from flowing into the nasal cavity and throat through the nasolacrimal duct, affecting efficacy or causing discomfort. Furthermore, different eye drops have different frequencies of use and courses of treatment. It is essential to strictly follow the doctor's instructions or the product instructions, and not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dosage or extend the usage time. If eye pain, decreased vision, or other abnormal symptoms occur during use, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention promptly. In short, eye drops are a common eye medication, and when used correctly, they play an important role in maintaining eye health and treating eye diseases.
[0023] Eye drops are a form of eye care and treatment, involving the application of specially formulated eye drops into the conjunctival sac of the eye to treat eye diseases, relieve eye discomfort, or prevent eye problems. Eye drops are usually packaged in special vials, and are dispensed by squeezing the bottle or pressing the dropper. Before applying eye drops, ensure your hands are clean to avoid contaminating the drops or your eyes. When applying the drops, gently tilt your head back and look upwards. Gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a small sac, then drop the eye drops into this sac, rather than directly onto the eyeball. After application, gently close your eyes for a moment, avoiding forceful blinking, and simultaneously press on the lacrimal sac area at the inner corner of the eye to prevent the drops from flowing into the nasal cavity.
[0024] There are several precautions to take when using eye drops. First, ensure your hands are clean before use to avoid contaminating the eye drops and your eyes. Second, follow the correct instillation method: tilt your head slightly back, look upwards, and gently pull down your lower eyelid with your index finger to drop the eye drops into the lower conjunctival sac, not directly onto the eyeball. After instilling, gently close your eyes for a moment, avoiding forceful blinking. Simultaneously, press the lacrimal sac area at the inner corner of your eye with your index finger to prevent the eye drops from flowing into the nasal cavity and throat through the nasolacrimal duct, which could affect the efficacy or cause discomfort. Furthermore, different eye drops have different frequencies and courses of treatment; strictly follow your doctor's instructions or the product instructions. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dosage or extend the usage time. If you experience eye pain, decreased vision, or other abnormal symptoms during use, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention promptly.
[0025] While administering eye drops may seem simple, proper technique is crucial for their effectiveness. Improper use can not only affect treatment results but also potentially cause other eye problems. For example, if eye drops are placed directly on the eyeball, they may irritate the cornea, causing discomfort. Applying pressure to the lacrimal sac area is also critical; without this pressure, the eye drops may quickly flow into the nasal cavity through the nasolacrimal duct, resulting in insufficient efficacy and potentially causing discomfort in the nasal cavity and throat. Using eye drops is a common eye care and treatment method, and correct usage plays an important role in maintaining eye health and treating eye diseases. When using eye drops, ensure your hands are clean, follow the correct application method, and strictly adhere to the dosage and frequency specified by your doctor or the product instructions. If any abnormalities occur during use, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Furthermore, when choosing eye drops, select appropriate products based on your specific eye problems and your doctor's advice. By using eye drops correctly, we can better protect our eyes, prevent and treat various eye diseases, and maintain good vision and eye health.
[0026] like Figures 1-5As shown, the eye drop auxiliary device includes a silicone plate 1 and a semi-circular rubber ring 3; the silicone plate 1 is provided with a semi-circular rubber ring 3 above it for fixing the eye drop bottle for easy dripping; it also includes a finger cot 2, a sliding plate 7, a movable plate 9, a clip 10, an adhesive strip 11, and an adhesive piece 13; the upper end of the silicone plate 1 is provided with finger cots 2 on both sides of the semi-circular rubber ring 3 for inserting the index and middle fingers to stabilize and pull down the eyelid; the outer end of the semi-circular rubber ring 3 is fixed with a clip 10 for binding and limiting the eye drop bottle; the inside of the semi-circular rubber ring 3 is provided with a spring-loaded patch for the spring-loaded ring body to fit the eye drop bottle, and the spring-loaded patch is inserted and fixed to the semi-circular rubber ring 3.
[0027] Please see Figures 2-4 The inner wall of the finger sleeve 2 is fixed with several sets of anti-slip strips 6 that conform to the fingers and provide friction to prevent them from falling off. The lower end of the finger sleeve 2 is fixed with a connecting block 5. The lower end of the connecting block 5 is equipped with a sliding plate 7. The inside of the sliding plate 7 is equipped with a card plate 8. The upper end of the silicone plate 1 is provided with a limiting groove to accommodate the sliding plate 7 and the card plate 8. The finger sleeve 2 is movably connected to the silicone plate 1 through the sliding plate 7. The outer end of the semi-circular rubber ring 3 is fixed with a limiting frame 12. The inside of the limiting frame 12 is provided with a card slot to accommodate the card tape 10. The card tape 10 passes through the limiting frame 12 and is wound around it.
[0028] Please see Figures 3-5 A movable plate 9 is installed at the outer end of the semi-circular rubber ring 3. A support plate 4 that provides support height is fixed at the upper end of the silicone plate 1. The semi-circular rubber ring 3 is fixedly connected to the support plate 4 through the movable plate 9. Several sets of adhesive strips 11 that fit and limit the eye drop bottle are provided on the inner wall of the semi-circular rubber ring 3. Several sets of adhesive strips 11 are fitted and fixed to the semi-circular rubber ring 3. Several sets of non-slip adhesive sheets 13 that fit and adhere to the face are laid at the lower end of the silicone plate 1. Several sets of adhesive sheets 13 are fixedly connected to the silicone plate 1.
[0029] When administering eye drops, first manually pry open the semi-circular rubber ring 3 and place the eye drop bottle into it. After placing the bottle, press down on the bottle body. The rebound patch will spring back the semi-circular rubber ring 3, which, combined with the adhesive strip 11, will fit and limit the bottle body. After the semi-circular rubber ring 3 fits the bottle body, the retaining clip 10 can be repeatedly inserted and wrapped inside the limiting frame 12, depending on the size of the bottle, until the retaining clip 10 can be firmly fitted and limited to the bottle body. This prevents the bottle from falling off during the subsequent eye drop administration, ensuring the eye drop bottle remains stable and assisting the patient in administering the drops. When the finger cot 2 needs to be replaced or is no longer needed, it can be grasped and slid off from the upper end of the silicone plate for replacement. After the bottle is installed, the patient will place their index and middle fingers... Insert the finger into the finger sleeve 2. The adhesive strip 11 provides gap filling and friction to fit the index and middle fingers, allowing them to pick up the silicone plate 1 and place it on the lower eyelid. The patch at the bottom of the silicone plate 1 can fit and limit its position against the lower eyelid and facial skin, preventing the silicone plate 1 from shifting when the fingers pull down the eyelid. After the silicone plate 1 is placed, the patient tilts their head back, pulls down the eyelid with their index and middle fingers, and gently squeezes the eye drop bottle with their other hand. The support plate 4 connects to the semi-circular rubber ring 3, providing a 30 to 40 degree tilt angle for the eye drop bottle. This prevents the eye drop bottle opening from touching the eye during use and allows the eye drops to be accurately dripped into the lower conjunctival sac, ensuring better distribution and absorption of the medication, enabling the patient to perform the eye drop operation themselves.
[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An eye drop aid device, characterized by, It includes a silicone plate (1) and a semi-circular rubber ring (3); the silicone plate (1) is provided with a semi-circular rubber ring (3) above it for fixing the eye drop bottle for easy dripping; it also includes a finger cot (2), a sliding plate (7), a movable plate (9), a clip (10), an adhesive strip (11) and an adhesive piece (13); the upper end of the silicone plate (1) is provided with a finger cot (2) on both sides of the semi-circular rubber ring (3) for inserting the index and middle fingers to stabilize the operation of pulling down the eyelid, and the outer end of the semi-circular rubber ring (3) is fixed with a clip (10) for binding and limiting the eye drop bottle.
2. The eye drop adjunct of claim 1, wherein The interior of the semi-circular rubber ring (3) is provided with a spring-loaded patch for the spring-loaded ring body to fit into the eye drop bottle. The spring-loaded patch is inserted and fixed to the semi-circular rubber ring (3).
3. The eye drop adjunct of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the finger sleeve (2) is fixed with several sets of anti-slip strips (6) that fit the fingers to provide friction and prevent them from falling off. The lower end of the finger sleeve (2) is fixed with a connecting block (5), and the lower end of the connecting block (5) is equipped with a sliding plate (7).
4. The eye drop adjunct of claim 3, wherein, The inside of the skateboard (7) is equipped with a card plate (8), and the upper end of the silicone plate (1) is provided with a limiting groove to accommodate the skateboard (7) and the card plate (8). The finger sleeve (2) is movably connected to the silicone plate (1) through the skateboard (7).
5. The eye drop adjunct of claim 2, wherein, A limiting frame (12) is fixed to the outer end of the semi-circular rubber ring (3). The limiting frame (12) has a slot for accommodating the cassette (10). The cassette (10) passes through the limiting frame (12) and is wound around it.
6. The eye drop adjunct of claim 5, wherein, A movable plate (9) is installed on the outer end of the semicircular rubber ring (3), and a support plate (4) that provides support height is fixed on the upper end of the silicone plate (1). The semicircular rubber ring (3) is fixedly connected to the support plate (4) through the movable plate (9).
7. The eye drop adjunct of claim 6, wherein, The inner wall of the semicircular rubber ring (3) is provided with several sets of adhesive strips (11) that fit and limit the eye drop bottle. The several sets of adhesive strips (11) are fitted and fixed to the semicircular rubber ring (3).
8. The eye drop adjunct of claim 1, wherein, The lower end of the silicone plate (1) is covered with several sets of non-slip adhesive patches (13) that fit the face, and the several sets of adhesive patches (13) are fixedly connected to the silicone plate (1).