Eyelid speculum

Details Eyelid speculum Eyelid speculum

1999-04-16

2000-07-04

Hirsch, Paul J.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600207, A61B 1202

Patent

active

060831553

ABSTRACT:
An eyelid speculum is disclosed in the form of an annular bladder constructed of a resilient material. The annular bladder defines an interior chamber and the bladder is dimensioned to fit in between the upper and lower eyelids of an eye. An inflator is fluidly connected to the bladder chamber to selectively inflate the bladder. Thus, with the bladder positioned in between the upper and lower eyelid and then inflated, the bladder maintains the eyelids in an open position thus exposing the eye and maintaining a stable eye position for medical examination and/or treatment.

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