Eye patch
AssigneeWebb Research II Corporation
InventorsSteven B. Krupnick, Gary F. Carlson
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Abstract
An eye patch is provided for preventing opening of an eye and preventing corneal abrasion. The patch comprises a compressible planar pad having a configuration which fits within the eye socket to permit easy contact with the outer surface of the eyelids over a closed eye. The planar pad is flexible to facilitate conforming to the outer surface of the lids of the eye. One surface of the pad has an adhesive with a low to moderate adhesion applied thereto to permit securement of the lids in a closed position while permitting removal of the patch with minimal patient discomfort.
Claims8
An eye patch for preventing opening of an eye, said patch comprising a compressible planar pad having a configuration which fits within the eye socket to contact the surface over a closed eye, said planar pad being flexible to conform to the outer surface of the lid of the eye, one surface of said pad having an adhesive layer over the entire area thereof, said adhesive layer being totally unobstructed such that the entire adhesive layer can be applied to directly contact with the outer surface of said eyelid and the eyelashes, said adhesive layer having a low to moderate adhesion such that said eye patch may be removed with minimal patient discomfort and with substantially no removal of eyelashes.
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