Eye function improving device

Abstract

To provide a device for restoring an eye function by improving eye fatigue and asthenopia.SOLUTION: An eye function improving device is comprised of a storage box 1 and an eye wash unit 2. The storage box 1 stores hot spring water of a certain temperature range inside, and a heater or a cooler is disposed in the box, or the hot spring water of the certain temperature range is supplied from the outside. One lateral face of the storage box 1 is opened, a guide 3 is provided on the opened side, and the eye wash unit 2 is detachably attached via the guide 3. The eye wash unit 2 includes an opening 5, formed in a plate 4 that can be engaged with the guide 3, a bellows pipe 6 is connected to the opening 5, and an eye wash cup 7 is attached to the tip of the bellows pipe 6.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an instrument that uses hot spring water to improve eye fatigue and eye strain and restore eye function.

Background Art

[0002] Since we keep looking at the screens of smartphones, personal computers, televisions, etc. from the time we wake up in the morning until we go to bed, the burden on our eyes is great. Therefore, various proposals have been made to reduce the burden on the eyes and restore eye function.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a goggle-shaped eye strain recovery device that covers the user's eyes. As shown in FIG. 4, this eye strain recovery device includes a light-shielding part that shields the internal space covering the user's eyes, a light-shielding part consisting of a frame part and a light-shielding skirt part, an illuminating part that illuminates the internal space, a switch that turns on / off the illuminating part, a pinhole through which external light can enter within the user's field of vision, and a mirror part that reflects the user himself / herself within the user's field of vision.

[0004] In the device disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the illumination is on, the ciliary muscle controlled by the oculomotor nerve is tensed by looking at the user's own eyes and the surrounding area, which are near subjects, in the mirror in front of the eyes. When the light is off, the sympathetic nerve becomes dominant by looking into the distance through the pinhole, and the ciliary muscle controlled by the parasympathetic nerve relaxes. By repeating this, the muscles that adjust vision are activated and fatigue is restored.

[0005] Patent Document 2 discloses a portable eye wash device that can be attached to a faucet for attaching a cleaning tool and enables easy eye washing. As shown in Fig. 5, this eye wash device is detachably attached to a cleaning tool attachment port that is attached to a part of the faucet in a watertight manner so as to be closed during water distribution to a normal water outlet and opened when the end of the water supply hose is inserted. An eye wash cup is attached to the tip of the water supply hose. With the eye wash cup directed around the eyes, the eye wash water flowing through the cleaning part attachment port is guided into the eye wash cup through a water purification member and sprayed from the spray holes of the water supply hose to perform eye washing. After eye washing, the water is drained outside the eye wash cup through a drain hose connected to a drain port provided in the eye wash cup.

[0006] Patent Document 3 discloses an eye wash device that can perform eye washing for both eyes simultaneously. As shown in Fig. 5, this eye wash device includes a pair of cups for pouring eye wash medicine and applying it to the eyes, and a flexible connecting member that connects the two cups and enables relative position adjustment between the two cups.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Disclosure of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0008] In the eye fatigue recovery device disclosed in Patent Document 1, the goggles are used as a lighting / extinguishing space, and there is no suggestion at all regarding holding a liquid (especially hot spring water) in the space defined by the goggles.

[0009] In the eye wash device disclosed in Patent Document 2, not only can both eyes not be washed at the same time, but it is limited to a structure in which a cleaning tool attachment port is provided in a part of the faucet, and it has no versatility.

[0010] In the eye wash device disclosed in Patent Document 3, the liquid (drug) in the cup does not circulate, the liquid that contacts the eye (the skin with the eyes closed) does not move, fresh liquid is not supplied, and the liquid does not move, so there is no massage effect.

[0011] It is known that hot spring water relieves stiffness and heals fatigue and stress throughout the body. On the other hand, recently, there have been reports of improvement in glaucoma by soaking in hot springs. In the retina of the eye, a large amount of oxygen and nutrients are consumed, and it is the capillaries that carry these oxygen and nutrients. By entering the hot spring, the muscles of the eye are softened, and many minerals contained in the hot spring water are absorbed from the skin surface, improving the blood circulation of the capillaries in the retina and exerting the effect of improving glaucoma.

[0012] If the hot spring water is brought into contact with the skin of the eyelid, the above effects can be further expected. However, when bringing it into contact with the skin of the eyelid, temperature control becomes important because if the temperature of the hot spring water is too hot, it will have an adverse effect on the eyes. However, none of the prior arts consider temperature control at all.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0013] In order to solve the above problems, the eye function improvement device according to the present invention comprises a box for storing hot spring water within a certain temperature range, a hot spring water supply pipe, and a cup member coupled to the tip of this hot spring water supply pipe.

[0014] As the cup member, an individual cup that is individually applied to the left and right eyes and a goggle type that covers the left and right eyes at the same time are conceivable. In either case, a hole or slit for discharging the hot spring water is formed.

Effects of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, since hot spring water within an appropriate temperature range can be continuously brought into contact with the skin of the eyelids, it is effective for eye fatigue and mental eye fatigue. In addition, fresh hot spring water is constantly supplied into the cup and discharged from the cup, so the absorption effect from the skin is high.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the eye function improvement device is composed of a storage box 1 and a eye wash unit 2. The storage box 1 stores hot spring water within a certain temperature range inside. A heater or a cooler is arranged inside the box, or hot spring water within a certain temperature range is supplied from the outside.

[0018] One side surface of the storage box 1 is open, and a guide 3 is provided on the opened side portion. The eye wash unit 2 is detachably attached via this guide 3. An opening 5 is formed in a plate 4 that can be engaged with the guide 3 of the eye wash unit 2, and a bellows pipe 6 is connected to this opening 5. An eye wash cup 7 is attached to the tip of the bellows pipe 6.

[0019] A pair of bellows pipes 6 and eye wash cups 7 are arranged, and by bending the bellows pipes 6, hot spring water can be supplied to both the left and right eyes simultaneously regardless of the position of the user's eyes.

[0020] The eye wash cup 7 is made of silicone rubber and is designed to fit the face. Also, the eye wash cup 7 is detachable from the bellows pipe 6. By doing so, it becomes possible to prepare a dedicated eye wash cup 7 for oneself.

[0021] In addition, in order to let the hot spring water flow through, it is preferable to form a drain port or a slit in a part of the eye wash cup 7. Instead of providing a drain port or a slit, the shape of the eye wash cup 7 itself may be made to have a gap with the user's face.

[0022] The embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is an example in which a goggle 8 is used instead of an eye wash cup. In this embodiment, a hot spring water inlet 9 and a hot spring water outlet 10 are provided in the goggle 8, and the hot spring water inlet 9 and the storage box 1 are connected by a tube 11.

[0023] When hot spring water is sent into the goggle 8 with the hot spring water outlet 10 blocked by a cap, pressure acts on the eyelids, which is effective for relieving eye fatigue.

[0024] The embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is an example in which the shield part on the front surface of the goggle 8 is removed and a locking member 12 is provided here. The locking member 12 is for preventing a hot spring water-impregnated member 13 such as a sheet or a sponge filled in the goggle 8 from falling out from the released shield part. Therefore, the locking member 12 is not limited to a thread shape and may be a mesh or the like.

[0025] The usage method of the eye function improvement device shown in FIG. 3 is to supply hot spring water from the released shield part in the upward state toward the hot spring water-impregnated member 13. Then, the hot spring water comes into contact with the eyelids through the hot spring water-impregnated member 13 and acts gently on the eyes.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0026] 1... Storage box, 2... Eye wash unit, 3... Guide, 4... Plate, 5... Opening, 6... Bellows pipe, 7... Eye wash cup, 8... Goggle, 9... Hot spring water inlet, 10... Hot spring water outlet, 11... Tube, 12... Locking member, 13... Hot spring water-impregnated member.

Claims

1. It consists of a box for storing hot spring water within a certain temperature range, a hot spring water supply pipe, and a cup member coupled to the tip of this hot spring water supply pipe, and a hot spring water discharge hole or slit is formed in the cup member, which is an eye function improvement device characterized by this.

2. In the eye function improvement device according to Claim 1, the cup is an individual cup that separately covers the left and right eyes or a goggle type that simultaneously covers the left and right eyes, which is an eye function improvement device characterized by this.

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