Inventors:
John F. Stamler - Iowa City IA
International Classification:
A61F 1300, A61F 900
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.