Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Bandage structure
Patent
1997-10-21
2000-03-07
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Bandage structure
128858, A61F 1300, A61F 900
Patent
active
060342935
ABSTRACT:
An eyelid splint for immobilizing the upper lid of an eye in a closed position includes a substantially rigid member, an adhesive applied to the back of the substantially rigid member, and a peel-off backing covering the adhesive. The substantially rigid member, by definition, resists folding or severe bending when adhered to the upper lid. The substantially rigid member is provided with the general shape and size of an upper lid in a closed position, and includes a removal tab. According to a preferred embodiment, the substantially rigid member is made from a medical grade polyethylene, plastic, vinyl, or silastic material, preferably porous and having high oxygen permeability. The removal tab is preferably provided on the superior edge of the eyelid splint and is preferably includes no adhesive backing. The inferior edge of the eyelid splint is contoured to the general shape of the lower edge of the upper lid. The substantially rigid member, when adhered to the upper lid by the adhesive comfortably immobilizes the upper lid in a closed position. In addition, the eyelid splint is not bulky and is transparent, and therefore is practically unnoticeable to a casual observer. Therefore the eyelid splint of the invention is more acceptable to a patient. Moreover, without removing the eyelid splint, access to the eye for application of medication and examination is easily provided.
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Apley Richard J.
Gallagher Thomas A.
Gordon David P.
Jacobson David S.
Pothier Denise
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