Eye mask

Abstract

To provide an eye mask having a simple structure, which can be easily handled, and which can vary the pressure by moving the eyeballs, thereby obtaining a massage effect. [Solution] The device comprises an eye covering member 2 which covers the eye, an eyepiece pad 4 made of a convex elastic body which is provided at a position corresponding to the eyeball portion b of the eye covering member 2 and which is capable of pressing against the cornea portion d of the eyeball portion b from above the eyelid c, a frame portion 5 which is provided on the peripheral portion of the rear side of the eye covering member 2 and which houses the eyepiece pad 4, and a tightening band 6 which is connected to both ends of the eye covering member 2 and which can adjust the degree of pressure applied to the eyepiece pad 4.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an eye mask that can be used for vision correction, treatment of eye fatigue, astigmatism, etc.

Background Art

[0002] Various types of such eye masks have been proposed.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a vision correction device including an eye mask, an air tube, and a manual or automatic operating device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in this vision correction device, since the structure presses the eyeball part by operating the air pressure inside the eye mask with an operating device, not only does the structure become complicated, but it is also troublesome to handle. Moreover, due to the air pressure, even if the eyeball part is moved, the eyeball part is uniformly pressed, that is, the pressure cannot be varied even if the eyeball part is moved, so there is a problem that a massage cannot be obtained.

[0006] The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an eye mask that has a simple structure, can be easily handled, and can vary the pressure by moving the eyeball, thereby obtaining a massage effect.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the eye mask according to the present invention includes an eye covering member that covers the eyes, an eye contact pad made of an elastic body that is provided at a position corresponding to the eyeball portion of the eye covering member and protrudes in a convex shape so as to be able to press the cornea portion of the eyeball portion from above the eyelid, a frame portion that is provided at the peripheral edge portion on the rear side of the eye covering member and houses the eye contact pad, and a tightening band that is connected to both end portions of the eye covering member and can adjust the pressing degree of the eye contact pad.

Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the eye mask of the present invention, the structure is simple and it can be easily handled. Moreover, by moving the eyeball, the apex of the cornea can be overcome and the pressing can be varied.

Brief Explanation of the Drawings

[0009] The drawings show specific embodiments of the present invention and include not only the essential configurations of the invention but also alternative and preferred embodiments.

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] <First Embodiment> Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 indicates an eye mask according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, this eye mask 1 includes an eye covering member 2 that covers the eyes a, and the entire eye covering member 2 is formed in the shape of underwater glasses.

[0013] A nose pad 3 is provided at the center in the left - right direction on the rear surface side of the eye covering member 2. The thickness of this nose pad 3 is larger at the upper part and smaller at the lower part. For example, the upper part is formed to be 6 mm and the lower part is 2 mm. If the eye mask 1 is rotated 180 degrees, the pressure on the eyes can be weakened by 4 mm, which is the difference between the upper and lower parts.

[0014] On both left and right sides of this nose pad 3, that is, at positions corresponding to the eyeball parts b of the eye covering member 2, an eye - contact pad 4 made of an elastic body such as rubber that protrudes convexly and can press the cornea part d of the eyeball part b from above the eyelid c is detachably provided.

[0015] Also, on both sides of the nose pad 3 on the rear part side of the eye covering member 2, a frame part 5 for housing the eye - contact pad 4 is integrally provided with the eye covering member 2.

[0016] Also, at both ends of the eye covering member 2, a tightening band 6 made of a rubber band or the like whose pressing condition of the eye - contact pad 4 can be adjusted is connected.

[0017] This tightening band 6 has a connection part with the eye covering member 2 as a tightening adjustment part 7, and by adjusting the length of the tightening band 6, the pressing force by the eye - contact pad 4 can be adjusted.

[0018] The central part of the eye covering member 2, that is, the part of the nose pad 3 of the eye covering member 2, is configured to be parallel to the face so as not to bend even when pulled by the tightening band 6, and can apply pressure perpendicularly to the corneal part d of the eyeball with the eye contact pad 4.

[0019] The frame part 5 is formed in an elliptical cylindrical shape extending rearward from the eye covering member 2, and is formed such that the inner diameter becomes slightly larger toward the rear.

[0020] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the eye contact pad 4 is formed in a hollow dome shape having an opening 8 on the front side.

[0021] The opening 8 is formed in a horizontally long elliptical shape, and is configured to be detachably fitted into the frame part 5.

[0022] That is, the eye contact pad 4 includes an elliptical cylindrical part 9 having an opening 8 on the front side and a dome-shaped part 10 connected to the rear side of the elliptical cylindrical part 9, and the elliptical cylindrical part 9 is elastically fitted into the frame part 5.

[0023] The elliptical cylindrical part 9 is formed such that the outer diameter is slightly smaller toward the front, and is configured to be easily fitted into the frame part 5.

[0024] Further, the dome-shaped part 10 of the eye contact pad 4 has a curved surface 11 on the rear side, and this curved surface 11 is configured to press the corneal part d of the eyeball part b from above the eyelid c.

[0025] Furthermore, the eye contact pad 4 is curved in an elliptical shape when viewed from above, and presses the front surface of the eyeball part b convexly through the eyelid c, and in the case of myopia treatment, particularly, a shape is formed such that force is mainly applied to the corneal part d and the eyeball part b of the ridge.

[0026] Note that, by preparing a plurality of types of eye contact pads 4 having different elasticities and shapes, they can be replaced according to differences such as the unevenness of the user's eyelid c and cheek, the height of the nose, and the depth of excavation, and can be used for myopia treatment and eye fatigue recovery according to the purpose.

[0027] According to the above configuration, the structure is simple and easy to handle. Moreover, by moving the eyeball, the apex of the cornea can be overcome and the pressure can be varied, thereby obtaining a massage effect.

[0028] Therefore, by applying pressure to the corneal part d, moving the eyeball by moving one's own eye muscles, and the resulting massage effect, fatigue accumulated in the eyeball and its periphery can be recovered. It is expected that not only myopia correction treatment, but also effects such as astigmatism correction and eye function recovery can be cured close to the natural state without side effects.

[0029] That is, since the thickness of the cornea can be thinned and the axial length of the eye can be shortened, not only can myopia be maintained in the current state, but it can also be guided in the improvement direction, and moreover, blindness can be prevented.

[0030] In addition, by making the eyepiece pad 4 hollow, elasticity can be effectively obtained.

[0031] That is, the eyepiece pad 4 not only simply sinks the curved surface 11 but also elastically deforms so that the entire dome-shaped portion 10 is distorted with respect to the pressure from the front-rear direction and the pressure from the diagonal direction. Therefore, the pressure by the eyepiece pad 4 can be effectively applied to the eye a.

[0032] Here, in orthokeratology, a hard contact lens is put into the eye during sleep and taken out when waking up in the morning. During the day, the vision improves even without glasses or hard contact lenses, but it returns to the original state around evening, so it is necessary to wear and use it every day. However, since it almost returns to the original state when use is stopped, it is said to have the advantage of having no risk unlike LASIK surgery.

[0033] On the other hand, since this eye mask 1 combines pressure and massage action, there is a great advantage that the vision can be maintained as it is even if use is stopped after the vision is improved, and moreover, it is safe.

[0034] Incidentally, the eyepiece pad 4 may be used with only one of them removed and the other one.

[0035] Also, the eye mask 1 may be used by hanging it obliquely like an eye band and applying only one of the eyepiece pads 4 to one eye a.

[0036] <Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0037] In this second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a ring 21 is fixed to the rear edge of the frame portion 5 by adhesion or the like.

[0038] This ring 21 is formed with a thin wall pressure in the front-rear direction and slightly smaller in diameter than the diameter of the rear edge of the frame portion 5, and can detachably hold the outer peripheral surface of the eyepiece pad 4 by pressure bonding on the inner peripheral surface.

[0039] As a result, the ring 21 firmly grips the eyepiece pad 4, and as shown in FIG. 9, the eyepiece pad 4 can be surely held at a desired position where the front edge is separated from the eye covering member 2, and various usage modes can be selected according to the usage situation.

[0040] <Third Embodiment> Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0041] In this third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a hole 22 is provided at a position corresponding to the eyeball portion b of the eye covering member 2.

[0042] According to such a configuration, when applying a pressing action only to one eye a, by removing the other side of the eyepiece pad 4, it is possible to visually recognize the front from the hole 22. Regarding the hole 22, a plurality of small-diameter holes 22 may be provided.

[0043] The disclosure of the present invention described above can be summarized at least in the following matters.

[0044] That is, the eye mask according to the present invention includes an eye covering member that covers the eyes, an eye pad made of an elastic body that protrudes in a convex shape and is provided at a position corresponding to the eyeball portion of the eye covering member and can press the cornea portion of the eyeball portion from above the eyelid, a frame portion provided at the peripheral edge portion on the rear side of the eye covering member for housing the eye pad, and a tightening band that is connected to both ends of the eye covering member and can adjust the pressing degree of the eye pad.

[0045] The present invention described above can include at least the following embodiments. These embodiments can be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0046] (1) The eye pad is formed in a hollow dome shape having an opening on the front side, and is configured to be fitted into the frame portion through this opening.

[0047] (2) The opening is formed in a horizontally long elliptical shape.

[0048] (3) The eye pad has a curved surface on the rear side, and is configured to press this curved surface against the cornea portion of the eyeball portion from above the eyelid.

[0049] (4) The eye pad includes at least one or more types, and is configured to be individually detachable from the frame member.

[0050] (5) A ring is provided at the rear edge of the frame portion. The ring is formed with a thin wall pressure in the front-rear direction and is slightly smaller in diameter than the diameter of the rear edge of the frame portion, and is configured to hold the outer peripheral surface of the eye pad by crimping on the inner peripheral surface.

[0051] (6) A hole is provided at a position corresponding to the eyeball portion of the eye covering member.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0052] 1 Eye mask 2 Eye covering member 4 Eye pad 5 Frame portion 6 Tightening band 8 Opening 11 Curved surface a Eye b Eyeball part c Eyelid d Corneal part 21 Ring 22 Hole

Claims

1. An eye covering member for covering the eye; an eyepiece pad made of a convex elastic body provided at a position corresponding to the eyeball of the eye covering member and capable of pressing against the cornea of ​​the eyeball from above the eyelid; a frame portion provided on a peripheral edge portion of a rear portion of the eye covering member and configured to accommodate the eyepiece pad; a fastening band connected to both ends of the eye covering member and capable of adjusting the pressure applied to the eyepiece pad; An eye mask comprising:

2. 2. The eye mask according to claim 1, wherein the eyepiece pad is formed in a hollow dome shape having an opening on a front side, and the opening is configured to be fitted inside the frame.

3. 3. The eye mask according to claim 2, wherein the opening is formed in a horizontally elongated elliptical shape.

4. 3. The eye mask according to claim 1, wherein the eyepiece pad has a curved surface on a rear side thereof, and the curved surface is configured to press against a cornea of ​​the eyeball from above an eyelid.

5. 3. The eye mask according to claim 1, wherein the eyepiece pad is of at least one type and is configured to be individually detachable from the frame portion.

6. 3. The eye mask according to claim 1, further comprising a ring provided on the rear edge of the frame, the ring being thin in the front-to-rear direction and having a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the rear edge of the frame, the inner surface of the ring being pressed against the outer surface of the eyepiece pad.

7. 3. The eye mask according to claim 1, wherein the eye covering member has holes at positions corresponding to the eyeballs.

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