Abstract: A contact lens applicator for applying a contact lens to an eye of a user includes a base member, a stand, and a lens holder. The base member includes an inner surface and retaining walls. The stand includes a first end, a second end, at least one leg, and a passageway. The lens holder includes a handle, a cup, and a passageway. The first end of the stand removably engages with the handle of the lens holder. The second end of the stand removably engages with the base member. The cup of the lens holder is configured to hold a contact lens. When the lens holder and the stand are removably engaged with the base member, the passageway of the stand and the passageway of the lens holder align above the base member, allowing natural light to pass through the passageways of the stand and the lens holder.

Abstract: A lens manipulator that includes an over-sleeve with a suction cup and lumen therethrough that forms a pore in the suction cup and a rod opening at the opposite end for receiving an adjustment rod. Adjustment of the length of the adjustment rod in the lumen controls the amount of suction force generated under the suction cup against a contact lens. Removal of the adjustment rod from the lumen eliminates the suction force and acts as a safety release against excessive pull force on an eye when removing a contact lens.

Abstract: An ocular shield for facilitating generation of Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP) is disclosed. The ocular shield may include a body configured to be disposed over an ocular globe of an eye. Further, the body may include an interior surface and an exterior surface. Further, the ocular shield may include at least one light source configured to generate at least one light emission. Further, the at least one light source may be coupled to the body to facilitate transmission of the at least light emission from the interior surface of the body. Further, the ocular shield may include a power source, electrically coupled to the at least one light source, configured to provide electrical energy to the at least one light source. Further, the ocular shield may include a controller configured to control the power source. Further, the controller may be electrically coupled to the power source.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator film (45) for picking up a contact lens (11) and applying the contact lens to an eye comprising: a sterilised film (45) wherein at least a portion of at least one side of the film comprises an adhesive coating that is arranged for adhering to the surface of a finger such that, in use, when applying the contact lens to the eye a user can pick up the contact lens applicator film with the finger and subsequently pick up the contact lens using the finger protected by the contact lens applicator film.

Abstract: A lens manipulator that includes an over-sleeve with a suction cup and lumen therethrough that forms a pore in the suction cup and a rod opening at the opposite end for receiving an adjustment rod. Adjustment of the length of the adjustment rod in the lumen controls the amount of suction force generated under the suction cup against a contact lens. Removal of the adjustment rod from the lumen eliminates the suction force and acts as a safety release against excessive pull force on an eye when removing a contact lens.

Abstract: A contact lens manipulator assembly comprising a main manipulator body (7) arranged to support a lens applicator (2) in one end and a pincer (3) in an opposite end of the main manipulator body (7) is disclosed. The contact lens manipulator comprises further a contact lens fetcher (1) arranged releasable in a longitudinal bore (6) of the main manipulator body (7).

Abstract: Corneal implant retaining devices and their methods of use. The retaining devices can be a cap adapted to be disposed over a portion of a corneal implant insertion device.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator for use in the application and removal of contact lenses, is disclosed. The contact lens applicator comprises a hollow cylindrical tube defining a curved portion at one end having a straight portion attached to a suction bulb at the distal end. The end tip surface of the curved portion defines a generally solid concave-shaped cup surface having a center hole surrounded by an outer edge circular ring of smaller diameter holes for allowing air to pass in and out of the cylindrical tube through the cup surface. The diameter of the cylindrical tube and cup surface are slightly greater than the diameter of a contact lens. In use, the contact lens applicator temporarily grasps using air pressure a soft contact lens for applying the soft contact lens to a user's eye and for removing a soft contact lens therefrom without discomfort to the user or damage to the lens.

Abstract: Contact lenses are a commonly used medical device that many users find difficult to insert and remove from the eyes. A contact lens insertion and removal apparatus of the subject invention utilizes a lens manipulator that can be controlled by a user to insert a contact lens into the eye or remove it from the eye. Further embodiments include a display system that provides a user with dual images of the lens manipulator such that the user sees an optical illusion of the lens manipulator from a side view. This provides the user with an increased sense of control and safety when inserting or removing contact lenses. Additional embodiments can include a hands-free contact lens cleaning and storage system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deformable object to be implanted into a surgical site (exemplified by but not limited to a cornea lenticule, e.g., that could be native corneal tissue or a synthetic or biosynthetic construct), surgical instrumentation for altering the curvature and arc length of the deformable object to be implanted (e.g. corneal lenticule), as well as methods for introduction of the deformable object into the specifically prepared wound bed and for introduction of the deformable object.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to a contact lens application/removal device comprising a plurality of removably interconnection components. The components include a lens handling tip, a lubrication fluid container, two detachable storage chambers, and, optionally, a detachable ultraviolet disinfection system. The device can be used for contact lens removal, lubrication, storage, and application to the eye without the need for direct contact with the fingers or skin of a subject applying and the lenses.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a contact tens comprising a channel extending therethrough, an ocular device configured to engage with the channel, and related kits and methods that provide for improved contact lens insertion, cleaning and removal, as well as ocular safety and health.

Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides an apparatus and method for injecting a lens into a flap or pocket in the cornea. This lens or pocket preferably is created by a laser used in conventional lasik surgery. The apparatus includes a syringe or handle, a plunger extending movably through the lumen of the syringe, and a paddle. The paddle extends from the distal end of the syringe and is configured to hold the lens to be injected into the eye. The paddle also defines a fluid flow path in fluid communication with the lumen of the syringe and configured to allow saline to flow onto the paddle to lift the lens from the paddle, such that the lens can be inserted into the eye.

Abstract: An apparatus for safely retaining an eye implant lens for transport and access for inspection and use in which a holding apparatus has a chamber for holding a lens. In one embodiment the chamber has a pin on which a lens can be placed and a ramp leading to the pin so that a gripping member can slide up the ramp into proper placement to grip the lens and remove it. The gripper can be configured so that after removing the lens from the holding apparatus, it can be used to implant the lens. Also, a system including the apparatus and a bottle assembly that will hold the apparatus in the bottle. A method for holding an eye implant lens in which a lens is placed in the apparatus which can then be placed in a bottle assembly.

Abstract: A suction gripper for transferring ophthalmic lenses from a storage cup into a centering cup has a suction head with several suction openings and several suction cups, wherein the suction cups are positioned on a convexly rounded surface. At least some of the suction openings are arranged in the suction cups and at least one suction opening is arranged remote from the suction cups on the suction head. The suction gripper is used in a manipulation system for ophthalmic lenses that encompasses ophthalmic lenses, a storage cup, a centering cup and the suction gripper.

Abstract: A contact lens insertion and removal device having an elongated member cup shaped component or adjacent to a first end of the member and a resilient tip at or adjacent to a second end of the member. The resilient tip is employable by a user for contact lens insertion into their eye, while the cup shaped component may be employed for removal of a contact adhered to the eye.

Abstract: An approach is provided for decreasing infection risk and simplifying operation while wearing a contact lens. A contact lens blister package comprises a body. The body has an opening and an inner space where the contact lens is housed. The contact lens has a convex surface that is corresponded to the body opposite from the opening, so that the contact lens is pushed forward to the opening by a finger and the body is turned inside out and transformed to form a protective sheath that is temporarily worn on the finger as the contact lens is placed onto the wearer's eye.

Abstract: Disclosed is a contact-lens putting support tool including a rod-like handle portion held by fingers of a wearer of a contact lens and a head portion for causing the contact lens to adhere thereto through a liquid to take out the contact lens from a container, the contact lens having a front surface thereof wet with the liquid. A lower part of the handle portion is flat such that the contact-lens putting support tool is softly placed on a flat surface. The head portion is directed obliquely upward with respect to an axis formed by the handle portion, is curved downward, and has a spoon-like shape of which upper and lower surfaces are rounded. A convex surface of the contact lens having a concave surface thereof adhering to the lower surface of the head portion is placed at a predetermined position of a contact-lens putting tool.

Abstract: A contact lens insertion and removal device having an elongated member cup shaped component or adjacent to a first end of the member and a resilient tip at or adjacent to a second end of said member. The resilient tip is employable by a user for contact lens insertion into their eye, while the cup shaped component may be employed for removal of a contact adhered to the eye.

Abstract: A pressure application and removal device is provided for the purpose of assisting insertion of contact lenses. The device comprises a frame portion, two contact lens holders, a pressurizing assembly, and a liquid delivery assembly. The frame portion has the structure of standard eyeglasses frames and rests on a user's ears and nose. The contact lens holders are formed of wash cups that retain contact lenses along the inside of their concave surface. Fluid conduits extend from an apex of the wash cups to a flexible ball in the center of the device. When said ball is depressed, a positive pressure or vacuum is generated to facilitate insertion and removal of contact lenses to or from a user's eye. A second flexible ball may be filled with liquid. When the ball is compressed liquid flows through a second set of conduits into the eye of a user.

Abstract: A contact lens safety apparatus FIG. 1, invented as one unit with at least an elevating and de-elevating bowl (90). The contact lens safety apparatus can be opened or closed by lids (20) and a contact lens safely placed in (90), which can be sub-merged into solution (150) contained in (60). The contact lens after being placed in the contact lens safety apparatus for a period of time can be replaced back into the eye.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using such system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A method of removing a contact lens by means of a device including a flexible cup comprising a bottom projection and an outward extending rim on an opening, and a suction loop member shaped to assemble with the rim by snapping is provided. The method includes pouring an amount of IV fluid into the cup; adhering the suction loop member to a periphery of the eye by engaging; immersing the contact lens placed on the cornea of the eye in the IV fluid by inverting the cup; and repeatedly pressing and releasing the cup until the contact lens falls onto the projection. Hand contact with the eye is avoided.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for manipulating and cleaning of contact lenses, together with methods for same. The apparatus comprises at least one eyepiece, at least one body and a cleaning housing. The at least one eyepiece is attached to the at least one body and defines an opening in the body. The at least one eyepiece comprises a head for engaging a contact lens and an eyelid opening mechanism. The at least one body includes a contact tens manipulation device. The apparatus is arranged such that when the at least one eyepiece is attached to the body and the face of the user is in contact with the eyepiece, the eyelid opening mechanism engages the upper and lower eyelids to retain them open while a retractable mechanism removes the contact lens from the eye of the user. The cleaning housing is engageable with the eyepiece and can effectuate cleaning of the contact lens once removed from the eye of the user.

Abstract: An ocular device to facilitate the positioning and insertion of an object onto a subject's eyes having a base comprising a mouthpiece and at least one support coupled to the base. The support is displaced at a distance measured from the mouthpiece to the area in front of the center of the subject's eye when the mouthpiece is placed between the subject's teeth. The support is configured to releasably retain the object, such as a contact lens. The ocular device may further be provided with receptacle heads that accommodate medication to be administered to the subject's eyes.

Abstract: The multipurpose contact lens accessory comprises a casing having a contact end and a viewing end, the viewing end having a lens therein, wherein the contact end engages a contact thereon for viewing and/or insertion of same and the viewing end allows for viewing of the contact engaged to the contact end for determining if any visible defects exist in the contact and/or whether the contact is inside out.

Abstract: A contact lens case includes a cup adapted to receive minimized quantity of cleaning solution and a cap removable of the opening mouth of the cup. The lens support structure is pivotally connected to the cap that holds one of a pair of lens within the cup. The lens support structure consists of a base plate where a pair of contact lenses lay on each side and is held by a pair of swiveling arms, one on each side. The lens support structure also acts as two contact lens eye wearing device, one on each side, when removed from cup and having the arms swiveled mechanically downward. When swiveled back to upright position the suction cup at the end of the swivel holds the contact lens against the lens support structure plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for applying and removing contact lenses. The apparatus has an actuator and two tissue-engaging surfaces drivingly coupled to the actuator for engaging tissue adjacent to the eye in connection with actuating the actuator and to facilitate retaining the eye open during removal of the contact lens therefrom. A support surface supports the apparatus adjacent to the eye, and a lens removing member is drivingly coupled to the actuator for movement between an extended position and a retracted position for removing the contact lens from the eye. The actuator actuates the tissue-engaging surface to facilitate retaining the eye open during removal of the contact lens therefrom, and substantially simultaneously actuates the lens removing member to remove the contact lens from the open eye.

Abstract: An insertion tool of the present invention includes a housing shaped to accommodate a generated light source and a power source. The generated light source is electrically connected to the power source and projects a beam of light along an axis toward a distal end of the housing. The insertion tool also includes a lens holder attached to the distal end of the housing. The lens holder has an opening that allows the beam of light to pass through the housing and lens holder. The beam of light is visible to a wearer when the lens holder is aligned with the wearer's eye. The invention uses the strategy of focusing on a target that can be clearly seen by the user to insert a lens that otherwise can't be seen by the user.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using such system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator has an elongated housing defining an interior chamber for storing contact lenses, first and second triggers mounted on the housing, a depressor for depressing each eyelid where the depressor is drivingly coupled to the triggers, a pair of opposing wing-shaped members projecting outwardly from opposite sides of the rollers for providing a support surface for facilitating locating the apparatus over the eye, and a pusher assembly slidably mounted within the interior chamber for engaging a contact lens holder and applying a contact lens thereon to the eye when the triggers are actuated. The contact lens is stored in a cartridge within the elongated housing. The lens holder is movable within the cartridge upon actuating the pusher, and includes a predetermined amount of saline or other solution for defining appropriate conditions for storing the lens.

Abstract: A contact lens placement instrument which places a contact lens on the eye and, using a puff of air releases the lens, the procedure may be performed with a corrective lens or a magnifying mirror which contain lighting illuminating the eye.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using the system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator has an elongated housing defining an interior chamber for storing contact lenses, first and second triggers mounted on the housing, a depressor for depressing each eyelid where the depressor is drivingly coupled to the triggers, a pair of opposing wing-shaped members projecting outwardly from opposite sides of the rollers for providing a support surface for facilitating locating the apparatus over the eye, and a pusher assembly slidably mounted within the interior chamber for engaging a contact lens holder and applying a contact lens thereon to the eye when the triggers are actuated. The contact lens is stored in a cartridge within the elongated housing. The lens holder is movable within the cartridge upon actuating the pusher, and includes a predetermined amount of saline or other solution for defining appropriate conditions for storing the lens.

Abstract: An apparatus for taking out a contact lens from its keeping container which comprises a handle portion which can be gripped by fingers, a connection portion formed in unity with the handle portion, and a contact lens attaching portion having a hemisphere-like shape in which its upper face is concave and its bottom face is convex and having a through hole formed by cutting out the center of the hemisphere in a circle so that a contact lens can be attached thereon.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator has an elongated housing defining an interior chamber for storing contact lenses, first and second triggers mounted on the housing, a depressor for depressing each eyelid where the depressor is drivingly coupled to the triggers, a pair of opposing wing-shaped members projecting outwardly from opposite sides of the rollers for providing a support surface for facilitating locating the apparatus over the eye, and a pusher assembly slidably mounted within the interior chamber for engaging a contact lens holder and applying a contact lens thereon to the eye when the triggers are actuated. The contact lens is stored in a cartridge within the elongated housing. The lens holder is movable within the cartridge upon actuating the pusher, and includes a predetermined amount of saline or other solution for defining appropriate conditions for storing the lens.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator comprises an external rubber air bladder with a connected tube. The tube would serve as a platform on which a user can place a contact lens that is about to be placed in an eye. Through a combination of suction from the tube (through the squeezing of the lower bulb) and the width of the first end of the neck, a user would be able to maintain a contact lens in a set position until the contact lens would be ready to be placed in a user's eye.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using said system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A gripper (1) for contact lenses comprises a gripper head (10) which has a bearing surface (100) for a contact lens (CL) and in which one or more openings (101, 102) are provided through which an underpressure can be applied in order to suck the contact lens (CL) against the bearing surface (100), and through which an overpressure can be applied in order to release the contact lens (CL) from the bearing surface (100). Channels (103) are provided in the bearing surface (100) and connect a plurality of openings (101, 102) to one another.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using the system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: A manipulator serving for applying a contact lens in or removing it from a user's eye. The manipulator is of the kind that includes a manipulation part for holding the manipulator with the fingers, a supporting part on the manipulation part with the same or a slightly smaller diameter than the contact lens, and a concave face on the supporting part for in use detachably receiving the contact lens. The manipulator furthermore includes a slit made in the supporting part and extending from its concave face. When the manipulator is used to remove a contact lens from an eye, the user presses the slit together a little so that a fold is preliminarily made with a subjacent channel for taking air from the open in under the loosened parts of the contact lens. Using the manipulator according to the invention, a contact lens can easily and safely be removed from a user's eye without risk of thereby injuring the cornea.

Abstract: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using said system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant applicator.

Abstract: The invention is based on the problem of increasing the distance between the gripper and the mould half whilst maintaining the gripping power, so as to avoid damage to the contact lenses and the mould half, and of enabling the gripper to be simply aligned in relation to the mould half. This is solved by the usage of a spacer which is placed between the mould half and-the gripper. The distance between the mould half and the gripper is thereby increased without reducing the gripping, strength. In this way, damage to the mould half or the contact lens is avoided, and alignment of the gripper to the mould half is simplified. Moreover, the invention enables flaws in the periphery of the contact lens to be noticed more easily, since owing to the greater flux acting on the contact lens, the latter undergoes greater expansion in the end region of the gripper, thereby enabling possible flaws to be discerned more easily.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring a wet object, such as a contact lens, from a first station to a second station includes a probe having a barrel with a passage for communication with a vacuum source and a pressurized gas source, a nozzle at the end of the passage, and a hood around the nozzle in communication with a vacuum source. The barrel is moved in a first direction to place the nozzle adjacent the object in the first station and the vacuum from the nozzle attaches the object to the nozzle. Moving the barrel in a second direction removes the nozzle with the object attached from the first station. The probe is moved to the second station with the object attached. The barrel is moved in the first direction to place the object at the second station, the vacuum is removed from the nozzle and pressurized gas is applied through the barrel passage to remove the object from the nozzle and deposit it at the second station and, at the same time, blow off matter from the object.

Abstract: A contact lens applicator has an elongated housing defining an interior chamber for storing contact lenses, first and second triggers mounted on the housing, a depressor for depressing each eyelid where the depressor is drivingly coupled to the triggers, a pair of opposing wing-shaped members projecting outwardly from opposite sides of the rollers for providing a support surface for facilitating locating the apparatus over the eye, and a pusher assembly slidably mounted within the interior chamber for engaging a contact lens holder and applying a contact lens thereon to the eye when the triggers are actuated. The contact lens is stored in a cartridge within the elongated housing. The lens holder is movable within the cartridge upon actuating the pusher, and includes a predetermined amount of saline or other solution for defining appropriate conditions for storing the lens.

Abstract: A manipulator serving for applying a contact lens in or removing it from a user's eye. The manipulator is of the kind that includes a manipulation part for holding the manipulator with the fingers, a supporting part on the manipulation part with the same or a slightly smaller diameter than the contact lens, and a concave face on the supporting part for in use detachably receiving the contact lens. The manipulator furthermore includes a slit made in the supporting part and extending from its concave face. When the manipulator is used to remove a contact lens from an eye, the user presses the slit together a little so that a fold is preliminarily made with a subjacent channel for taking air from the open in under the loosened parts of the contact lens. Using the manipulator according to the invention, a contact lens can easily and safely be removed from a user's eye without risk of thereby injuring the cornea.

Abstract: A magazine for keeping a number of contact lenses kept in each their fluid-filled chamber is disclosed. Each chamber has a supporting wall with a concave face fitting the convex side of the contact lens. The supporting walls are placed in a row along the axis of the concave faces, each supporting wall is detachably separating consecutive chambers. The magazine contains several contact lenses at a time and constitutes an inexpensive and expedient package. When a contact lens is applied in an eye, the magazine is placed with the skirts pointing downwards. The lowest support is then removed from the rest of the magazine with a finger stuck into the skirt of the supporting wall. Due to the moisture present, the contact lens is adhering to the supporting wall which together with its skirt is now transformed into an effective applicator for applying a contact lens in an eye.

Abstract: A package (1) for, together with a saline solution (14), storing a contact lens (9) has an applicator for applying the contact lens in an eye (17). The package comprises a cup (4) with a convex surface (7) and a fingerstall (3) with a concave surface (11). The cup and the fingerstall are, in the unopened condition of the package, closely joined with a strip (5) which is relatively easily torn off when the package is to be opened. When the cup is removed from the fingerstall, this functions as an applicator with the wet contact lens adhering to the concave surface of the fingerstall. By means of the package, the contact lens can be applied in an eye in a clean and sterile condition and without risk of the contact lens carrying foreign bodies and bacteria-containing dirt which might irritate and damage the eye.

Abstract: A contact lens insertion device includes a syringe having a barrel and a piston slidably disposed within the barrel. The barrel is adapted for receiving a fluid which is drawn into the barrel and dispensed from the barrel through operation of the piston. A cup is attached to the syringe. The cup includes a concave surface adapted to receive a contact lens therein. The cup further includes a chamber in fluid communication with the syringe barrel. The concave surface of the cup includes an aperture in communication with the chamber, such that fluid or gel flows from the barrel through the chamber and cup aperture upon actuation of the piston to force the fluid or the gel to flow out of the cup aperture to thereby eject the contact lens from the cup.

Abstract: A magazine for keeping a number of contact lenses kept in each their fluid-filled chamber is disclsoed. Each chamber has a supporting wall with a concave face fitting the convex side of the contact lens. The supporting walls are placed in a row along the axis of the concave faces, each supporting wall is detachably separating consecutive chambers. The magazine contains several contact lenses at a time and constitutes an inexpensive and expedient package. When a contact lens is applied in an eye, the magazine is placed with the skirts pointing downwards. The lowest support is then removed from the rest of the magazine with a finger stuck into the skirt of the supporting wall. Due to the moisture present, the contact lens is adhering to the supporting wall which together with its skirt is now transformed into an effective applicator for applying a contact lens in an eye.