Scleral marker and marking apparatus comprising same

Abstract

The present invention provides a scleral marker and a marking apparatus comprising same. The marking apparatus according to an embodiment comprises: a body; a connection part extending from the body in the longitudinal direction of the body; and a marking part coupled to the connection part, wherein the marking part includes a plurality of markers in contact with an eyeball, the markers can be disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance while forming an arc having a curvature corresponding to the eyeball, the plurality of markers comprise a first marker and a second marker, and the first marker and the second marker may be disposed in directions orthogonal to each other when viewed from above.

Description

Corneal marker and marking device including same

[0001] The present invention relates to a corneal marker and a marking device including the same, and more particularly, to a corneal marker for marking a point where a needle is inserted into the cornea and a marking device including the same.

[0002]

[0003] Cross-reference to related applications

[0004] This application claims priority to Republic of Korea Patent Application No. 10-2023-0193187, filed December 27, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0005]

[0006] Meanwhile, the present invention was made possible with the support of the following in-hospital research project under the supervision of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital.

[0007] [In-house research project supporting this invention]

[0008] [MSRI Project Number] 14-2023-0026

[0009] [Research Management Specialist Organization] Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

[0010] [Project Name] Independent Research in Key Support Areas

[0011] [Project Title] Investigating the adjuvant effect and safety of intraocular gas injection (0.3 mL) to reduce the failure rate of existing retinal detachment surgery, and developing indications.

[0012] [Contribution rate] 100%

[0013] [Host] Bundang Seoul National University

[0014] [Research Period] May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024

[0015]

[0016] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, an ocular disease, causes the retina to detach from the eye and requires emergency surgery. When rhegmatogenous retinal detachment occurs, a scleral buckling procedure is performed, where a fixative (e.g., a sponge) is placed outside the eye near the retinal tear to secure the retina. This procedure involves placing the fixative near the retinal tear, inserting needles at regular intervals, and suturing the fixative to the eye.

[0017] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is a condition in which the retina, located relatively close to the back of the eye, detaches. This makes it difficult for surgeons to secure a sufficient surgical field of view of the back of the eye during scleral buckling. Furthermore, conventional surgical instruments, such as calipers, often struggle to access the back of the eye, making it difficult to insert the needle into the desired location for fixation. This can result in prolonged surgical time, and failure to insert the needle into the correct location can lead to surgical failure.

[0018]

[0019] The present invention aims to provide a corneal marker capable of performing efficient surgery and a marking device including the same.

[0020] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a corneal marker that can easily access the back of the eye and a marking device including the same.

[0021] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a marker capable of collectively marking the position where needles are introduced and a marking device including the marker.

[0022] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems described above, and problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains from this specification and the attached drawings.

[0023]

[0024] The present invention provides a corneal marker and a marking device including the same. In one embodiment, the marking device comprises a body, a connecting portion extending longitudinally from the body, and a marking portion coupled to the connecting portion, wherein the marking portion comprises a plurality of markers that contact the eyeball, and the markers can be arranged at a predetermined distance apart from each other while drawing an arc having a curvature corresponding to the eyeball.

[0025] In one embodiment, the plurality of markers include a first marker and a second marker, and the first marker and the second marker may be arranged in directions orthogonal to each other when viewed from above.

[0026] In one embodiment, the first marker may be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the body, and the second marker may be spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the body when viewed from above.

[0027] In one embodiment, the connecting portion may include a first connecting portion extending from one end of the body and a second connecting portion extending from the other end of the body, and the marking portion may include a first marker body connected to the first connecting portion and coupled with the first marker, and a second marker body connected to the second connecting portion and coupled with the second marker.

[0028] In one embodiment, the first marker body may have a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body when viewed from above, and the second marker body may have a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the body when viewed from above.

[0029] In one embodiment, the first marker may be formed at the bottom of the first marker body, and the second marker may be formed at the top of the second marker body.

[0030] In one embodiment, the first marker includes a 1-1 marker, a 1-2 marker, and a 1-3 marker, wherein the 1-1 marker is formed at a front end of the first marker body, the 1-3 marker is formed at a distal end of the first marker body, and the 1-2 marker is formed between the 1-1 marker and the 1-3 marker, wherein a straight-line distance between the 1-1 marker tip and the 1-2 marker tip may be 5 mm, and a straight-line distance between the 1-2 marker tip and the 1-3 marker tip may be 2.5 mm.

[0031] In one embodiment, the second marker includes a 2-1 marker and a 2-2 marker, the 2-1 marker and the 2-2 marker are formed at each end of the second marker body, and a straight-line distance between the 2-1 marker tip and the 2-2 marker tip may be 8 mm.

[0032] In one embodiment, the end of the marker may be formed flat.

[0033] In one embodiment, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion may be formed in a shape in which the diameter decreases as they move away from the body.

[0034] In one embodiment, a grid-shaped protrusion may be formed on the outer surface of the body.

[0035] In one embodiment, the device may be used in a surgery involving a corneal buckle procedure performed to reattach a detached retina.

[0036] In one embodiment, the marker may indicate a location where a needle is introduced to secure the fixture at the sclera position by contacting the cornea forming the eye.

[0037] The present invention also provides a kit. In one embodiment, the kit may include a marking device and a packaging member for accommodating the marking device.

[0038]

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fixture can be efficiently sutured to a retinal tear location.

[0040] Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the marker is easily accessible to the back of the eye.

[0041] Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the positions where needles are introduced can be collectively marked.

[0042] Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the position where the needle is introduced in the direction in which the fixture is to be sutured can be accurately marked.

[0043] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains from this specification and the attached drawings.

[0044]

[0045] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional side view schematically showing the appearance of an eye with a fixator sutured to an eye with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

[0046] Figures 2a and 2b are side views schematically showing the appearance of the eye according to the suture direction of the fixture.

[0047] Fig. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing a marking device according to one embodiment.

[0048] Figure 4 is a side view schematically showing the marking device of Figure 3.

[0049] Figure 5 is a plan view schematically showing the marking device of Figure 3.

[0050] Figure 6 is a side view schematically showing an enlarged view of part A of Figure 3.

[0051] Figure 7 is a front view schematically showing an enlarged view of part B of Figure 3.

[0052] Figure 8 is a perspective view schematically showing a marking device according to another embodiment.

[0053] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention can be modified and implemented in various forms and are not limited to the embodiments described below. In addition, the embodiments described below are provided so that those skilled in the art can more completely explain the present invention. Therefore, the shapes of components in the drawings are exaggerated to emphasize clear explanation. In addition, when describing preferred embodiments of the present invention in detail, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily dilute the gist of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings for parts having similar functions and operations.

[0054] To "include" a component, unless otherwise specifically stated, does not exclude other components, but rather implies that other components may be included. Specifically, terms such as "include" or "have" should be understood to mean features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0055] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by these terms. These terms may be used to distinguish one component from another. For example, within the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a "second component," and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a "first component."

[0056] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted in a way consistent with their meaning within the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined below.

[0057]

[0058] Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional side view schematically showing the appearance of an eye with a fixture sutured to an eye with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Figs. 2a and 2b are side views schematically showing the appearance of the eye according to the direction of the fixture suture. The relative sizes and positions of the tissues included in the eye of Fig. 1 may differ somewhat from the actual eye and may be expressed somewhat exaggeratedly. In addition, the size and position of the fixture (20) shown in Figs. 2a and 2b may differ from the actual surgical site and may be expressed somewhat exaggeratedly.

[0059]

[0060]

[0061] *Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b, the eyeball (10) may be composed of a sclera (12) and a retina (14). The sclera (12) is positioned relatively outer among the structures forming the eyeball so as to completely surround the eyeball. The retina (14) is positioned behind the eyeball compared to the sclera (12) based on the pupil. In order to treat an eyeball (10) in which rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, one of the retinal diseases, has occurred, scleral buckling may be performed. In scleral buckling, a fixture (20) is positioned near the retinal tear, a needle is inserted near the position of the fixture (20), and the fixture (20) is sutured and fixed on the eyeball. By suturing the fixture (20) on the eyeball, the pressure and potential of the eyeball structure are increased, thereby restoring and adhering the detached retina (14) to its original position, thereby treating rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

[0062] In one embodiment, the fixture (20) may be a medical sponge. The sponge may be a silicone sponge product manufactured by MIRA (USA) (e.g., Silicon Sponge-506) and / or FCI (France) used in performing corneal buckle surgery. The sizes of silicone sponge products manufactured by MIRA (USA) and / or FCI (France) may be standardized.

[0063] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2a, the fixture (20) may be positioned near a position corresponding to a retinal tear location (T) on the retina of the eyeball (10). At this time, the fixture (20) may be positioned and sutured on the eyeball (10) with its length direction facing horizontally. Here, the horizontal direction may be understood as a direction that is generally orthogonal to the direction toward the pupil when the eyeball (10) is viewed from the side. According to one embodiment, in the scleral buckling procedure in which the fixture (20) is positioned horizontally and sutured on the eyeball (10), the fixture (20) must be positioned to cover the retinal tear location (T) and then sutured on the eyeball at a certain distance in the vertical direction. More preferably, the fixture (20) is sutured onto the eyeball (10) by inserting the needle at a position spaced a first distance (D1) above the puncture location (T) and a second distance (D2) below the puncture location (T). In one embodiment, the first distance (D1) may be approximately 2.5 mm, and the second distance (D2) may be approximately 5 mm.

[0064] In addition, as an example, as illustrated in FIG. 2b, the fixture (20) can be sutured onto the eyeball (10) with its length direction oriented vertically at the retinal tear location (T) of the eyeball (10). Here, the vertical direction can be understood as a direction generally parallel to the direction toward the pupil when the eyeball (10) is viewed from the side. According to one embodiment, when the fixture (20) is sutured onto the eyeball (10) with its length direction oriented vertically, the fixture (20) must be positioned to cover the retinal tear location (T) and then sutured onto the eyeball (10) at a predetermined distance in the horizontal direction (e.g., the third distance (D3)). For example, the third distance (D3) can be approximately 8 mm.

[0065] Depending on the patient's retinal detachment condition, the direction of the fixture (20) sutured on the eyeball (10) may vary. That is, depending on the patient's retinal detachment condition, the medical staff may suture the fixture (20) by positioning it in the vertical direction or by positioning it in the horizontal direction. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, the case where the fixture (20) is sutured on the eyeball (10) with the longitudinal direction of the fixture (20) in the horizontal direction is defined as 'transverse surgery', and the case where the fixture (20) is sutured on the eyeball (10) with the longitudinal direction of the fixture (20) in the vertical direction is defined as 'vertical surgery'.

[0066] However, it is obvious that the examples of the first interval (D1), second interval (D2) and third interval (D3) described above may vary depending on the size specifications of the fixed body (20) (e.g., sponge).

[0067]

[0068] Fig. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing a marking device according to one embodiment. Fig. 4 is a side view of the marking device of Fig. 3, Fig. 5 is a plan view of the marking device of Fig. 3, Fig. 6 is an enlarged view of part A of Fig. 3, and Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of part B of Fig. 3. Hereinafter, a marking device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 3 to 7, along with Figs. 1, 2a, and 2b.

[0069]

[0070] The marking device (30) according to one embodiment can be used for scleral buckling. More specifically, the marking device (30) can be used to mark the position on the sclera (12) where a needle is introduced to suture and adhere the fixture (20) on the eyeball (10). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the marking device (30) according to one embodiment can be used for various surgeries involving marking on the sclera (12) to treat various ocular diseases. Hereinafter, for the convenience of understanding, a case in which the marking device (30) according to one embodiment is used for scleral buckling will be described as an example.

[0071]

[0072] The marking device (30) may include a body (310), a connecting portion (330), and a marking portion (350). The body (310), the connecting portion (330), and the marking portion (350) may be formed integrally. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the body (310), the connecting portion (330), and the marking portion (350) may be formed separately and joined to each other by a method such as bonding. In addition, the body (310), the connecting portion (330), and the marking portion (350) may be made of a material including stainless steel. Without being limited to the above-described example, the body (310), the connecting portion (330), and the marking portion (350) may be manufactured by a combination of durable and relatively hard materials such as titanium, plastic, polycarbonate, or a combination of other appropriate materials.

[0073] In one embodiment, the body (310) may be a part that the operator grasps. The body (310) may generally have a rod shape. The cross-section of the body (310) may be circular. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the body (310) may have various cross-sections such as a square or a hexagon. Although not illustrated, the body (310) may have a shape in which the diameter increases from the middle to the end to improve the operator's grasping feeling. The operator can stably operate the marking device (30) by grasping the body (310) with his / her hand.

[0074] According to one embodiment, a connecting portion (330) extends from the body (310) in the longitudinal direction of the body (310). More specifically, the connecting portion (330) may include a first connecting portion (331) and a second connecting portion (332). The first connecting portion (331) and the second connecting portion (332) may be formed symmetrically with respect to the body (310). The first connecting portion (331) extends from one end of the body (310), and the second connecting portion (332) extends from the other end of the body (310) opposite to the one end of the body (310) in the longitudinal direction of the body (310). The first connecting portion (331) and the second connecting portion (332) may be formed in a generally conical shape. In addition, the first connecting portion (331) and the second connecting portion (332) may have a shape in which the diameter thereof decreases as they get farther from the body (310). Due to the shape of the first connecting portion (331) and the second connecting portion (332), the operator can easily secure a field of vision when performing corneal stenosis surgery.

[0075] In one embodiment, the marking unit (350) can mark the position where the needle is inserted into the sclera (12) when performing a corneal transplantation. The marking unit (350) can include a first marking unit (360) and a second marking unit (370). In one embodiment, the first marking unit (360) can mark the position where the needle is inserted into the sclera (12) when performing the above-described 'horizontal surgery', and the second marking unit (370) can mark the position where the needle is inserted into the sclera (12) when performing the above-described 'vertical surgery'. A more detailed description thereof will be given later.

[0076] The marking portion (350) can be connected to the connecting portion (330). More specifically, the first marking portion (360) can be connected to the first connecting portion (331), and the second marking portion (370) can be connected to the second connecting portion (332).

[0077] A first marking portion (360) according to one embodiment may include a first marker body (361) and a first marker (362). The first marker body (361) according to one embodiment is connected to a first connecting portion (331). The first marker body (361) extends from the first connecting portion (331) in a direction away from the body (310) along a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body (310). According to one embodiment, the first marker body (361) has a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body (310) when viewed from above.

[0078] In addition, the first marker body (361) may be formed to be curved when viewed from the side. That is, the first marker body (361) may be formed in a generally arc shape when viewed from the side. For example, when viewed from the side, the first marker body (361) may have its leading end positioned higher than its distal end. The first marker body (361) may be formed to have a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the eyeball (10). Here, the leading end refers to the end of the first marker body (361) that faces the distal end, and the distal end refers to the end of the first marker body (361) connected to the first connecting portion (331).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the first marker (362) is coupled to the first marker body (361). According to one embodiment, the first marker (362) may be coupled to the lower end of the first marker body (361). A plurality of first markers (362) may be provided. For example, there may be three first markers (362). According to one embodiment, the first marker (362) may include a first-first marker (364), a first-second marker (366), and a first-third marker (368).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) may each have a truncated cone shape. That is, the first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) may each have a flat tip shape. The diameter of each tip of the first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) may be approximately 0.2 mm. Medical ink may be applied to the tip surfaces of each of the first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) to mark the position where the needle is introduced onto the cornea (12). More specifically, the first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) can mark the position where the needle is inserted on the cornea (12) during 'transverse surgery'. In addition, the lengths between the upper and lower ends of the first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) can all be the same.

[0081] The first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) may be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval and may be coupled to the lower end of the first marker body (361). Accordingly, the first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) may be spaced apart from each other in a direction that is generally parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body (310) when viewed from above.

[0082] The first-first marker (364) is formed at the tip of the first marker body (361). The first-third marker (368) is formed at the end of the first marker body (361). In addition, the first-second marker (366) is formed between the first-first marker (364) and the first-third marker (368). Due to the shape of the first marker body (361) described above, when the first-first marker (364), the first-second marker (366), and the first-third marker (368) are viewed from the side, the first-first marker (364) may be positioned higher than the first-second marker (366), and the first-second marker (366) may be positioned higher than the first-third marker (368). That is, the first markers (362, 364, 366) can be spaced apart from each other in an arc so as to have a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the eyeball.

[0083] In one embodiment, the straight-line distance between the tip of the first-first marker (364) and the tip of the first-second marker (366) may be a second interval (D2), and the straight-line distance between the tip of the first-second marker (366) and the tip of the first-third marker (368) may be a first interval (D1). The first interval (D1) may be approximately 5 mm, and the second interval (D2) may be approximately 2.5 mm. Accordingly, the first marking portion (360) may accurately mark the point at which the needle is to be introduced into the sclera (12) in a corneal buckle procedure in which the fixture (20) is placed horizontally and sutured onto the eyeball (10).

[0084] A second marking unit (370) according to one embodiment may include a second marker body (371) and a second marker (372). The second marker body (371) according to one embodiment has a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the body (310) when viewed from above. In addition, the second marker body (371) is connected to the second connecting portion (332). For example, the middle portion of the second marker body (371) is connected to an end portion of the second connecting portion (332). In addition, the second marker body (371) may be formed to be curved when viewed from the front. That is, the second marker body (371) may be formed to have a generally arc shape when viewed from the front. For example, the second marker body (371) may be formed to be curved so that the middle portion is positioned at a lower height than both ends when viewed from the front. The curvature of the second marker body (371) can correspond to the curvature of the eyeball (10).

[0085] In one embodiment, the second marker (372) is coupled to the second marker body (371). In one embodiment, the second marker (372) may be coupled to the upper end of the second marker body (371). A plurality of second markers (372) may be provided, and for example, two markers may be provided. In one embodiment, the second marker (372) may include a second-first marker (374) and a second-second marker (376).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may each have a truncated cone shape. The tips of the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may have a flat shape. The diameters of the tips of the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may each be approximately 0.2 mm. Medical ink may be applied to the tip surfaces of the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) to mark the position where the needle is inserted onto the sclera (12). More specifically, the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may mark the position where the needle is inserted onto the sclera (12) during 'vertical surgery'. In addition, the lengths of the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may both be the same.

[0087] The 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may be spaced apart from each other by a certain distance. In addition, the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may each be coupled to the upper end of the 2nd marker body (371). Accordingly, the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may be spaced apart from each other in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the body (310) when viewed from above. In addition, the arrangement direction of the 2-1 marker (374) and the 2-2 marker (376) may be orthogonal to the arrangement direction of the 1-1 marker (364), the 1-2 marker (366), and the 1-3 marker (368) when viewed from above.

[0088] The second-first marker (374) and the second-second marker (376) may be formed at both ends of the second marker body (371), respectively. The second-first marker (374) and the second-second marker (376) may be arranged at substantially the same height when viewed from the front. The straight-line distance between the tip of the second-first marker (374) and the tip of the second-second marker (376) may be a third interval (D3). The third interval (D3) may be approximately 8 mm. Accordingly, the second marking portion (370) can accurately mark the point at which the needle is to be introduced into the sclera (12) when the fixture (20) is placed vertically and sutured onto the eyeball (10).

[0089] The first marking unit (360) can accurately and uniformly mark the positions where the needle will be inserted on the sclera (12) when performing corneal sclera stenosis surgery with the fixture (20) placed horizontally. In addition, the second marking unit (370) can accurately and uniformly mark the positions where the needle will be inserted on the sclera (12) when performing corneal sclera stenosis surgery with the fixture (20) placed vertically. That is, when corneal sclera stenosis surgery is performed using the marking device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention, the fixture (20) can be placed horizontally or vertically and a retinal slit can be fused using one device. That is, by changing and using the markers (362, 372) according to the fixing direction of the fixture (20) depending on the retinal detachment condition of the patient, efficient corneal sclera stenosis surgery can be performed. In addition, since the intervals between the markers (362, 372) for marking the insertion position of the needle are determined and designed to correspond to the size of the standardized fixture (20), marking can be performed in a single, accurate position on the cornea (12), thereby shortening the surgical time. In addition, since the first marker body (361) and the second marker body (371) are formed to have a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the eyeball, the marking device (30) can easily enter the retinal tear position at the back of the eyeball (10) while minimizing secondary damage to the eyeball (10).

[0090]

[0091] Below, a marking device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. The marking device described below has a structure largely identical or similar to that of the marking device described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7, and therefore, description of overlapping content will be omitted.

[0092]

[0093] Figure 8 is a perspective view schematically showing a marking device according to another embodiment.

[0094] Referring to Fig. 8, protrusions may be formed on the outer surface of the body (310) according to one embodiment. The protrusions formed on the outer surface of the body (310) may be arranged in a grid shape. The shape of the protrusions may be variously modified within a range that can be modified by those skilled in the art. The protrusions formed on the outer surface of the body (310) improve the grip of the operator on the marking device (30), thereby minimizing the slipping of the marking device (30) from the operator's hand during corneal buckling surgery, thereby further improving the efficiency of the surgery.

[0095]

[0096] In addition, according to one embodiment, the marking device (30) may be provided as a kit. Here, the marking device (30) includes both the marking device described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7 and the marking device described with reference to FIG. 8. More specifically, the marking device (30) may be packaged in a sterilized state in a packaging material and provided as a kit. The marking device (30) may be accommodated in a packaging material (e.g., a tray, etc.). In addition to the marking device (30), an instruction manual for the marking device (30) may be further accommodated inside the kit.

[0097]

[0098] The detailed description above is illustrative of the present invention. Furthermore, the above description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments. In other words, changes or modifications are possible within the scope of the inventive concept disclosed in this specification, the scope equivalent to the written disclosure, and / or the scope of technology or knowledge in the art. The written embodiments illustrate the best possible state for implementing the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and various modifications required for specific application fields and uses of the present invention are also possible. Therefore, the detailed description of the invention above is not intended to limit the present invention to the disclosed embodiments. Furthermore, the appended claims should be construed to include other embodiments.

[0099] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a corneal marker and a marking device including the same can efficiently suture a fixture to a retinal tear location.

Claims

1. Body; and a connecting portion extending from the body in the longitudinal direction of the body; and Including a marking part coupled to the above connecting part, The above marking portion includes a plurality of markers that come into contact with the eye, A marking device characterized in that the markers are arranged at a certain distance apart and draw an arc having a curvature corresponding to the eyeball.

2. In paragraph 1, The above plurality of markers include a first marker and a second marker, A marking device, characterized in that the first marker and the second marker are arranged in directions orthogonal to each other when viewed from above.

3. In paragraph 2, The above first markers are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the body, A marking device characterized in that the second marker is spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the body when viewed from above.

4. In paragraph 3, The above connecting part, a first connecting portion extending from one end of the above body; and comprising a second connecting portion extending from the other end of the above body; The above marking part is, A first marker body connected to the first connecting portion and coupled with the first marker; and A marking device characterized by comprising a second marker body connected to the second connecting portion and combined with the second marker.

5. In paragraph 4, The above first marker body has a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the body when viewed from above, A marking device, characterized in that the second marker body has a longitudinal direction that is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the body when viewed from above.

6. In paragraph 4, The above first marker is formed at the bottom of the above first marker body, A marking device, characterized in that the second marker is formed on the upper end of the second marker body.

7. In paragraph 4, The above first marker includes a 1-1 marker, a 1-2 marker and a 1-3 marker, The above 1-1 marker is formed at the tip of the first marker body, The above 1-3 markers are formed at the end of the first marker body, The above 1-2 marker is formed between the 1-1 marker and the 1-3 marker, The straight-line distance between the tip of the above 1-1 marker and the tip of the above 1-2 marker is 5 mm, A marking device, characterized in that the straight-line distance between the tip of the first-second marker and the tip of the first-third marker is 2.5 mm.

8. In paragraph 7, The above second marker includes a 2-1 marker and a 2-2 marker, The above 2-1 marker and the above 2-2 marker are formed at each end of the 2nd marker body, A marking device, characterized in that the straight-line distance between the tip of the second-1 marker and the tip of the second-2 marker is 8 mm.

9. In paragraph 1, A marking device characterized in that the end of the marker is formed flat.

10. In paragraph 4, A marking device characterized in that the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are each formed in a shape whose diameter decreases as they move away from the body.

11. In paragraph 1, A marking device characterized in that a grid-shaped protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the body.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above device, A marking device characterized by being used in a surgery including a corneal buckle procedure performed to reattach a detached retina.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above markers are, A marking device characterized by indicating a position at which a needle is introduced to fix a fixture at a slit position by contacting the cornea forming the eyeball.

14. A marking device according to any one of clauses 1 to 11; and A kit comprising a packaging member accommodating the above marking device.

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