Visual field occluder to be used in conjunction with eyeglasses

A visual field occluder for treatment of strabismus and similar problems of unbalance eye musculature by blocking field view of the stronger eye and promoting use and exercise of the eye muscles of the weaker eye, said occluder being used with a pair of eyeglasses having a frame formed with an inside bridge joining lens frame portions in which the lenses are seated, a nose pad is attached separately, and outside bows on either side for supporting the pair of eyeglasses, comprising:

• a visual field patch constructed from a 2 mm thick piece of foam, arranged for blocking the field of view of one eye without irritating contact with the skin of a wearer, said patch being constructed symmetrically with a slit in the large end of the patch for slipping over the nose pad, and a puncture (+) in the small end for sliding over the outside bow, whereby said patch may be fitted over either the right or left side of the eyeglasses, said puncture enabling the patch to be adjusted to fit against the side of a wearer's face without irritating adhesive.