Methods and Devices for the Treatment and Relief of Dry Eye Symptoms
AssigneeTianxin Wang
InventorTianxin Wang
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Abstract
Methods and devices that use non-invasive means to provide moisture to the eyes to relieve dry eye symptoms are described. The moisture can be generated from the user's breath or from hot water steam produced by the device. This application also discloses methods and devices that apply a warm water stream to the eyelids to relieve dry eye symptoms.
Claims10
A device for relieving dry eye symptoms in a subject in need thereof, said device comprising:
- a face covering configured to cover the nose,
- a breath deflector,
- electric powdered heating zones for anti-fogging;
- and
- a means for attaching the device to the subject's face.
A device for relieving dry eye symptoms in a subject in need thereof, the device comprising a water tank, a heater configured to heat the water in the water tank, a thermometer to monitor the water temperature;
- and one or more pumps configured to produce a warm water stream directed to the subject's eyelids.
A device for relieving dry eye symptoms in a subject in need thereof, the device comprising a water tank, a heater configured to heat the water in the tank to generate vapor, a thermometer configured to monitor the temperature of the vapor released from the heated water, and one or more outlets configured to accommodate the subject's eyes and deliver the produced vapor thereto.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.