Method and apparatus for immobilizing an eyelid

Details Method and apparatus for immobilizing an eyelid Method and apparatus for immobilizing an eyelid

1987-07-02

1988-03-01

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128 765, A61F 1312

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active

047278692

ABSTRACT:
An eyelid splint is provided for comfortably immobilizing the lid of an injured or diseased eye. The splint consists of a soft, resilient pad, preferably of synthetic foam having a thickness of at least 7 mm, having a backing which is attached to two elastic straps. The straps have adjustable interengaging fasteners to permit adjustment of the pressure on the eyelid to be between 23 and 40 mm Hg.

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