Abstract: The membrane shield is applied over the eye of a wearer to retain moisture. The moisture shield includes a window that can be made of a transparent plastic. A base rim having a collar is sealingly attached to the perimeter of the window such that the collar extends outwardly from the window. An adhesive layer, such as an adhesive gel, is applied to the collar to permit the moisture shield to be adhered to the wearer's face about the eye.

Abstract: A contact lens device is disclosed. The device is designed to facilitate the application of a contact lens, particularly an extended wear type contact lens, onto an eye of a wearer. The device includes an applicator preferably made of a conformable material. The applicator has a contoured surface designed to substantially engage and hold the contact lens while the wearer moves the contact lens into proximity with one of his eyes. The applicator is also sufficiently deformable to permit the contact lens to be pressed into substantial contact with the wearer's eye where the superior adhesion between the corneal surface of the eye and the contact lens removes the lens from the applicator when the applicator is pulled away by the wearer.

Abstract: A work station is disclosed that combines a work platform with a personal computer. The monitor of the personal computer is located beneath the upper surface of the work platform to provide easy use of the computer without taking up space or obstructing the view of the user when not in use. The monitor is oriented to cooperate with a pivotable reflector system that reflects visual information displayed on the monitor to a person sitting at the work station.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating vision disorders is disclosed. The apparatus and method incorporate a cutter which cuts into the corneal tissue of an eye. The corneal tissue proximate the lower region of the cut is then heated by, for instance, a laser which causes the tissue at that predetermined region to shrink. The shrinkage moves the cut plug with respect to the remainder of the eye to change the shape of the corneal surface and correct the problematic refractive error.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an intraoral device that can be used for absorbing tar and nicotine or dispensing various substances over a period of time. The device includes a flexible pad which is disposed within the mouth of a wearer. A plurality of tar and nicotine absorbent particles are embedded in the flexible pad. Often, a retainer portion is attached to the flexible pad to engage the teeth of the wearer for holding the flexible pad in a desired position within the wearer's mouth. Additionally, the flexible pad may also be impregnated with a breath freshener or medications having enteric coatings.

Abstract: The article is designed for attachment to golf shoes to protect the surface integrity of putting greens on a golf course. The article includes a pad that can be removably attached to the bottom of a golf shoe to prevent conventional spikes from penetrating the surface of the green. After completion of putting, the pad can easily be removed and attached to the golfer's club bag.