A61F9/0026

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING A NUMBER OF EYE CONDITIONS OF A USER INCLUDING DRY EYE SYNDROME AND/OR BURNS TO THE EYES
20180296390 · 2018-10-18 ·

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for treating a number of eye conditions of a user including dry eye syndrome or burns to the eyes. The apparatus include a pair of protective close fitting glasses flexibly connected to form a goggle to securely cover a pair of eyes of the user, a frame structure including input means is provided around the pair of protective close fitting glasses, one or more diffuser in fluid communication with the frame structure to provide heat, moisture content and the medications to the eyes of the user, and one or more mode selector means configured on the diffuser, and/or provided as a controller for selecting a desired operational mode for providing a desired amount of heat, moisture and the medication to the eyes of the user to treat the number of eye conditions including dry eye syndrome or burns to the eyes.

THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH CONVERGENT LUMEN

An apparatus has a first fluid conduit, a second fluid conduit, a connector member, an first tubular member, a second tubular member, and an inner cannula. The connector member has first and second passageways in which the first and second fluid conduits are positioned, respectively. A portion of the second tubular member is positioned within the lumen of the first tubular member. A proximal portion of the inner cannula is fixedly secured within the lumen of the first tubular member. The inner cannula lumen is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid conduits via the lumen of the first tubular member and the lumen of the second tubular member. The inner cannula may be inserted into the subretinal space of a human eye to deliver a leading bleb of fluid and then deliver a therapeutic agent, without having to withdraw the inner cannula from the subretinal space between the acts of delivering the leading bleb delivering the therapeutic agent.

Delivering ocular implants into the eye
12076273 · 2024-09-03 · ·

A method of deploying an ocular implant into Schlemm's canal of an eye. The method includes the steps of inserting a distal end of a cannula through a cornea of the eye and into an anterior chamber of the eye, the cannula having a distal opening extending from the distal end and through a side wall; placing the distal opening of the cannula into fluid communication with Schlemm's canal; advancing the ocular implant distally through the cannula with a delivery tool engaged with the ocular implant, a proximal portion of the ocular implant engaging the delivery tool proximal to a distal portion of the delivery tool; and disengaging the ocular implant and the delivery tool when the proximal portion of the ocular implant reaches the cannula distal opening. The invention also includes a system for practicing the method.

Eyedrop container adapter
12097147 · 2024-09-24 ·

The invention presents a universal eyedrop adapter designed for efficient and hygienic eye drop administration. The adapter features a one-way valve at the top to prevent backflow, a reduced internal lumen to minimize drop wastage, and a controlled flow design for precise dispensing. The base incorporates spiral grooves for a secure fit and to prevent outflow. Constructed with an antimicrobial material, the adapter is bug-resistant, ensuring a clean application process. The ergonomic design includes a bent angle and a rounded tip to mitigate the risk of eye injury. The administration process involves attaching the adapter to most eyedrop containers, cleaning it and the receiving periorbital region with a sterile wipe, squeezing to dispense a drop at the rounded tip, and then touching the lateral canthus. The user blinks to utilize surface tension and a lateral-to-medial movement, bringing the drop onto the ocular surface.

Eye drop dispenser
12097146 · 2024-09-24 ·

An eye drop or eye wash dispenser assembly includes a dispenser bottle having a nipple for dispensing eye drops, and a cap removably coupleable to the dispenser bottle over the nipple. An eye cup removably fits over at least a portion of the dispenser bottle and couples to the bottle. The eye cup can be coupled to the dispenser bottle in a stowed position where the eye cup is disposed below the nipple, and can be inverted and coupled to the dispenser bottle in a deployed position where the eye cup is disposed so that it extends distally of and around the nipple. The eye cup in the deployed position can be supported on or rest on the periphery of the eye socket to facilitate delivery of eye drops into a user's eye.

Energy and gaseous health supplements
12097384 · 2024-09-24 ·

Disclosed herein are method to deliver supplemental or therapeutically effective aliquots or doses of one or more of at least gaseous fluids to at least one of the ear canal, eyes, skin, hair and lungs. Methods and systems may include delivery of energy aliquots of photodynamic energy including in the red, long red and/or near IR spectra to the eyes. The method may include delivering gaseous fluid to a subject in an enclosed space with a partially opened bottom and a vent opposite the bottom, providing a gaseous fluid douche or bath to at least one of the eyes, ears, skin, hairline, nose and mouth of the subject.

EYE DROP DISPENSER
20240307222 · 2024-09-19 ·

An eye drop or eye wash dispenser assembly includes a dispenser bottle having a nipple for dispensing eye drops, and a cap removably coupleable to the dispenser bottle over the nipple. An eye cup removably fits over at least a portion of the dispenser bottle and couples to the bottle. The eye cup has a first open end with an oval shape and a second open end with a circular shape that is opposite the first open end. The eye cup can be coupled to the dispenser bottle in a stowed position where the eye cup is disposed below the nipple, and can be inverted and coupled to the dispenser bottle in a deployed position where the eye cup is disposed so that it extends distally of and around the nipple. The eye cup in the deployed position can be supported on or rest on the periphery of the eye socket to facilitate delivery of eye drops into a user's eye.

Accommodating intraocular lens

Disclosed is an accommodating intraocular lens device for treatment of an eye including a stabilization haptic (120) configured to be positioned within a region of an eye and a lens body having a sealed chamber containing a fixed volume of optical fluid. The lens body includes a shape changing membrane (145) configured to outwardly bow in a region surrounding the optical axis of the eye; a shape deformation membrane configured to undergo displacement relative to the first shape changing membrane; and a static element (150). An inner surface of the shape changing membrane, an inner surface of the shape deformation membrane and an inner surface of the static element collectively form the sealed chamber. The lens device also includes a force translation arm (115) having a first end configured to contact an outer surface of the shape deformation membrane of the lens body and a second end configured to engage a ciliary structure of the eye. The force translation arm is configured to move relative to the lens body upon movement of the ciliary structure.

OCULAR PLATFORMS AND SURGICAL TOOLS
20240299214 · 2024-09-12 ·

A platform for introducing various treatment tools through a conduit in order to treat various ocular pathologies by attaching it to a human eyeball. The platform has an axis that defines opposing anterior and posterior axial directions. The platform includes a framework formed about the axis and the framework has anterior and posterior openings at respective anterior and posterior sides. The platform includes also a hollow conduit that extends through the framework while passing through the anterior and posterior openings.

Guide apparatus for tangential entry into suprachoroidal space

An apparatus includes a body and a pair of rigid legs extending from the body. The body includes an engagement feature configured to engage a deployment instrument. The legs are parallel with each other. Each leg has a sharp tip. The legs both extend along a plane. The body defines a guide opening. The guide opening is oriented transversely relative to the plane associated with the legs. The guide opening is sized to receive a cannula having a generally flat profile. The guide opening is configured to guide the cannula through a sclerotomy at a substantially tangential orientation.