Abstract: An iontophoretic apparatus comprising a housing member, a current distribution member, a medicament containment member and a handle member. The current distribution member is associated with the housing member. The medicament containment member is associated with the current distribution member. The handle member is associated with the housing member. The handle member facilitates the positioning and placement of the iontophoretic apparatus.

Abstract: A dose dispensing device such as a medicine dropper is improved by putting a dosing scale such as a body weight scale directly on the dose dispensing device. This improved device is used to simultaneously calculate and measure an exact dose of liquid medicine, based on the body weight of the patient.

Abstract: A self contained, user powered, portable bidet apparatus to facilitate and provide cleansing action with versatility, comfort and convenience. An ergonomically designed vessel (20) with a discharge nozzle (22) and nozzle tip (24) attached and angled (FIG. 6A) so as to vigorously discharge a cleansing stream of fluid when the vessel (20) is filled with fluid, inverted, pivoted into position under the anus or genital area and user compressed with hand pressure. Easy to fill with a wide range of solutions, and solution temperatures, lightweight, aesthetically pleasing, unbreakable, and versatile the apparatus can incorporate detachable nozzle tips (26) allowing the user to customize water pressure and flow characteristics.

Abstract: A device to be used with an existing eye-drop dispenser in order to assist the user in the self-administration of eye medication in the form of eye drops. The device comprises of a concave mirror, attached to the eye-drop container in a position where the mirror is at an angle approximately 35 degrees from the vertical axis of the container. When the reflected image of the eye is in focus, the eye-drops dispensed from the container reaches the correct area of the eye while an enlarged image of the eye is clearly visible during the process.

Abstract: An eye dropper bottle 20 is provided which allows a person to instill drops D into an eye E while the bottle 20 is held in a near horizontal orientation 22. The bottle 20 has a reservoir 51 for holding a liquid 59. The reservoir 51 includes a base 52, an upper end 50, and compressible walls 55. The bottle 20 further includes a neck 40 into which a dropper tip 34 fits. The neck 40 has external threads 42 onto which an internally threaded 32 cap 30 fits. The internal surface 56 of the walls 55 of the reservoir 51 maintains a constant slope 58 of a predetermined angle to allow virtually all the liquid 59 of the reservoir 51 to flow toward a dropper tip 34 where it can be discharged in the form of drops D while the bottle is held in a near horizontal orientation 22. The bottle 20 is grasped with a thumb T parallel to the length of the bottle 20 and an index finger F wrapped around a sulcus 48.

Abstract: An eye drop dispensing device includes a trough member with a space to receive a cartridge housing enclosing a collapsible bag containing an ophthalmic liquid and comprising a spring finger applying pressure to the bag. The bag includes a wall pierced by a needle coupling the liquid to pump means through a one-way valve. The pump means includes a plunger biased to a resting position establishing a dosage chamber. Actuator means moves the plunger to enlarge the dosage chamber, causing a drop in pressure which draws a predetermined quantity of the liquid through the one-way valve into the dosage chamber. The actuator means then releases the plunger so that it moves to compress the dosage chamber to pump the liquid in the dosage chamber through a second one-way valve to spray the liquid through pinholes formed in a nozzle angled to direct the liquid as eye drops to the user's eye.

Abstract: Accessories are provided for preventing the ingress of air into a dispensing pump (P) and to align a discharge aperture of the dispensing pump with a target, such as an eye (E). A dip tube (10) is disclosed that is sealed with a sealing plug (22) to serve as a liquid reservoir for the dispensing pump. A pliant dip tube (100) is also disclosed to which is mounted an anchor (108) that causes the dip tube (100) to be responsive to gravitational orientation of a dispensing pump (P). In a third embodiment of the invention, a liquid reservoir (200) is formed with a recess (208) that is covered by a semi-permeable membrane (212). The semi-permeable membrane restricts flow in and out of the recess (208) to maintain a supply of liquid (L) about an end (210) of a dip tube (206). In a fourth embodiment, a safety is provided that comprises a safety ball (304), a blind aperture (306) defined in a nozzle cap (302), and a conical depression (308) defined in the dispensing pump (P).

Abstract: An ocular inspection and treatment apparatus includes an adjustable outer housing including a peripheral edge for contacting the bony orbit surrounding the eye and an inner housing including a peripheral edge, the inner housing being concentrically disposed within the outer housing, for contacting and retracting the eyelids to expose the eye for inspection and treatment. One end of the inner housing is adapted to receive a dispenser for administering a metered spray of medicine or a lavage to the eye as it is held open by the ocular treatment apparatus. A method of using the ocular apparatus for inspecting the eye or administering the medicine or lavage to the eye include adjusting the inner and outer housings, positioning the apparatus on the eye to have the inner housing contact the eyelids peri-ocularly to retract the eyelids and to have the outer housing contact the bony orbit peri-orbitally.

Abstract: A drop dispenser having a sleeve carrying a closure and resilient dosage receiving fitting. The sleeve is treadably mounted on a fluid containing container having a nipple thereon. The closure on the sleeve has a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the nipple for sealing the nipple in the closed position. The fitting is filled with fluid from the container by turning the sleeve in a direction away from the closed position on the nipple to an open position to thereby establish fluid communication between the container and fitting. The fluid is dispensed from the fitting by squeezing the fitting after the closure has been returned to the closed position on the nipple, thereby preventing fluid from flowing from the resilient fitting back into the container. Cooperating stop members are provided between the sleeve and bottle neck to limit the movement of the sleeve relative to the bottle neck.

Abstract: The present invention relates to atomizers for administering liquids to the cornea or conjunctiva of the eye, special eye adapters for atomizers and the use of atomizers for ophthalmological administration. The atomizers according to the invention are free from propellant gas and have an energy reservoir for supplying the energy needed for the atomization process.

Abstract: A manually operated dispensing device for delivering ophthalmic solution to the surface of an eye in a desired spray pattern with an impact pressure on the eye that is comfortably tolerated by an individual. The device comprises a pressure container having a closed bottom and an open top defining a neck, for accommodating a pressurized gas and a pouch; a sealed pouch, for the ophthalmic solution, made of a barrier material and exhibiting a valve which is integrated with a mounting cup adapted to fit the neck of the container; and an actuator adapted to fit the mounting cup of the sealed pouch, comprising a nozzle member including a cylindrical tube member, adapted to interact with the valve, and an actuator button for activating the interaction between the nozzle member and the valve, in order to accomplish said desired spray pattern.

Abstract: The invention provides a leakproof sealing system for an eyewash delivery apparatus that extends shelf life of sterile or preserved irrigant solution and is tamper evident. The sealing system has a cap that is positioned over an eye-cup. The boss extends from the cap and surrounds a plurality of spray nozzles. The seal is located adjacent the spray nozzles and is compressively held against the nozzles by a plurality of arms situated within the boss.

Abstract: The present invention is an invertible eye drop dispenser device, alone, and in conjunction with an eye drop dispenser container having a threaded neck. The device includes a hollow, circular base portion with a bottom end and a top end. The bottom end has a first set of internal threads and the top end has a second set of internal threads, both being of the same thread gauge, to thread onto a neck of an eye drop dispenser container. The first set of internal threads and the second set of internal threads are inverted relative to one another, so that the device may be threaded with the bottom end threaded to a container or, so that, upon inversion, the device may be threaded with the top end threaded to a container. There is also an eye cup portion attached to the bottom end of the base portion.

Abstract: Apparatus for operating eye drop dispenser is provided which includes a four bar link system in order to enable cocking firing and resetting of an actuator for dispensing eye drops upon a single button depression by a patient.

Abstract: A device and use method for ejecting a liquid stream towards an eye, the stream moving from a proximal position towards a distal position, the device comprising a) a housing, b) a container for the liquid, c) at least one opening arranged for ejection of the stream and being in fluid communication with the container, d) a pump mechanism operable to deliver at least part of the liquid from the container through the opening to form the stream and e) an eyecup with a contact surface arranged for contact with the eye or its facial surroundings. The eyecup is arranged movable with respect to the opening or housing between at least two positions i) an active position with said eyecup contact surface at a defined safety distance to the opening and ii) a rest position with the eyecup contact surface at a position more proximal than in the active position and a sensor is arranged to allow discrimination between the positions.

Abstract: This is a handheld eye flushing apparatus that comprises an eyecup that holds eyewash liquid in it for eye flushing. The rim of the eyecup is contoured to the eye orbit and rests on the eye orbital area. Attached to the inside of the eyecup is a stirring mechanism that stirs the eyewash liquid during usage. The force and the duration of the stirring is predetermined to prevent eye damage. This apparatus accommodates the free movement of the eyelids and the eyeball inside of the eyecup during utilization. The rim of this eyecup may have a liner to further increase comfort and liquid sealing around the eye. An magnetic strip may be placed near the bottom part of the rim to catch ferrous metal particles in industrial environment usage. An grid may be added between the rim and the agitator to keep the user away from the agitator.

Abstract: Apparatus for multi-dose delivery of preservative-free pharmaceuticals includes a film laminate flexible container for holding and maintaining a sterile drug formulation. A nozzle disposed within the container and in fluid communication therewith provides for dropwise dispensing of the formulation from the flexible container. The nozzle includes an interface established by inner and outer portions of the nozzle which is normally sealed. The nozzle out of portion is sufficiently flexible to enable expansion thereof and passage of the dry formulation therethrough by a piston which withdraws selected volumes of the formulation from the container.

Abstract: An ophthalmic formulation is disclosed which reduces dilation in dim light and reduces redness.

Abstract: A cup of plastics material incorporating foaming agents has thin wall portions, namely a base (101), a lower side wall (102) and an upper side wall (103). These portions have their wall thickness determined by mold part gap. The cup also has thick wall portions, namely the corner (104), the band (105) and the rim (106), in which foaming occurs after mold opening so that the wall thickness is increased beyond that provided by the mold.

Abstract: An eye wash system including a first base member slidable on a second base member from a retracted storage position to an extended operative position. One base member has an eye piece on its front end. The other base member pivotally supports a coupling assembly on which a flexible squeeze bottle is attached. A fluid line from the coupling assembly leads to a spray nozzle mounted on the front end of the other base member. A seal structure on the back side of the eye piece is moved rectilinearly into engagement with the spray nozzle to seal it when the one base member is in its retracted storage position. The bottom wall of the other base member has a resilient tongue with a detent ridge at its free end. Detent grooves on the coupling assembly cooperate with the detent ridge to latch it in the vertical or horizontal positions of the coupling assembly. Modifications of the spray nozzle include means for metering the liquid to be sprayed.

Abstract: An ocular inspection and treatment eye mist apparatus having an outer housing that contacts the bony orbit surrounding the eye. An inner housing, concentrically disposed within the outer housing contacts the eyelid, pushing the eyelid back, exposing the eye. The outer housing is adjustable longitudinally over the inner housing to accommodate different users. The position of the outer housing prevents the inner housing from protruding too far into the eye by acting as a stop against the bony orbit. One end of the inner housing is adapted to receive a dispenser for administering a metered spray of medicine, powdered or liquid, or lavage to the eye as it is held open by the ocular treatment apparatus. The dispenser nozzle is equipped with a contrasting mark which provides a target for the eye to focus on ensuring the eye is optimally positioned to receive the metered spray.

Abstract: The mirrored eye drop target is used in connection with an eye drop container. The drop or dropper target includes an elongated planar substrate having a mirrored or reflective first end segment and an adhering second end segment. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive on the second end segment is initially covered by a removable substrate or cover. After removal of the substrate (which exposes the adhesive), the planar substrate is attached to the body of the eye drop container. The mirrored or reflective first end segment is substantially vertically aligned with the eye drop spout end such that when the composite structure (the planar substrate and eye drop container) is substantially horizontally disposed, eye drops ejected from the spout end substantially fall in a single vertical line established by the visual target or on the mirrored or reflective surface, the spout end and the user's eye.

Abstract: A device and method of presenting an accurately controlled small volume of a Mitomycin solution to human eye tissues lining a conjunctival space created during surgery performed to correct glaucoma, using an absorbent pad mounted on one end of an elongated holder enabling insertion into the space. The pad is capable of retaining the Mitomycin solution after first being saturated with the Mitomycin solution prior to insertion and only very slowly releasing a consistently predictable small volume of solution directly onto the surrounding eye tissues. The holder has a portion to which the absorbent pad is attached, which is curved into conformity with the eyeball curvature to achieve better tissue contact. A handle allows insertion and removal from the space.

Abstract: An eye wash station is disclosed for dispensing a fluid to a person's eyes. The eye wash station includes a tank to contain the fluid and a pedestal having a tank support portion and a generally horizontal base portion. The eye wash station has a reservoir configured to maintain a substantially constant level of the fluid within the reservoir when the tank is installed. A dispensing arm providing a flow outlet is pivotally mounted to the pedestal for movement between a stowed position where the flow outlet is above the reservoir fluid level and an operating position wherein the flow outlet is below the reservoir fluid level. A conduit, such as a length of flexible tubing or hose, couples the reservoir to the flow outlet to allow flow of the fluid from the reservoir to the flow outlet when the dispensing arm is in the operating position, and a pair of spray heads coupled to the flow outlet provide a spray of the fluid.

Abstract: An eye dropper bottle for application of opthalmic solutions to the eye includes a bottom wall which is a convex lens which collects light and is configured to focus the ambient light at about the tip of the eye dropper. Thus when an individual utilizes this device, the bottom wall of the eye dropper is focused at a light source such as an incandescent light and as the individual applies the solution to his eyes. The light from the light source will pass through the lens, collect at the tip illuminating the tip relative to the surrounding dropper bottle.

Abstract: A dropper tip 30 is provided which allows a person to instill a drop D into and eye E from a bottle 20 that has compressible and resilient walls 19 while the bottle 20 is held in a horizontal orientation. The dropper tip 30 includes an internal passage 37 into which a stem 35 is inserted. The stem 35 has a groove 36 along its peripheral surface which allows the flow of liquid 21 from the reservoir 20 to the free end 29 of the tip 30. The stem 35 protrudes from the external opening 44 of the internal passage 37 of the tip 30 and has a head 33 on the protruding end. The drop D adheres to the head 33 rather than adhere to and migrate along the external surface 28 of the tip 30. The dropper tip 30 further includes an annulus 32 at the free end 29 of the tip 30 which encircles the external opening 44 of the internal passage 37. The annulus provides a surface for a drop D of liquid 21 to adhere to while awaiting release.

Abstract: A drop dispenser having a sleeve carrying a closure and resilient dosage receiving fitting. The sleeve is treadably mounted an a fluid containing container having a nipple thereon. The closure on the sleeve has a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the nipple for sealing the nipple in the closed position. The fitting is filled with fluid from the container by turning the sleeve in a direction away from the closed position on the nipple to an open position to thereby establish fluid communication between the container and fitting. The fluid is dispensed from the fitting by squeezing the fitting after the closure has been returned to the closed position on the nipple, thereby preventing fluid from flowing from the resilient fitting back into the container. Cooperating stop members are provided between the sleeve and bottle neck to limit the movement of the sleeve relative to the bottle neck.

Abstract: A dispenser of eyedrop medication that includes a detachable spout connected to a bottle. The spout has a curved bend region that terminates in a discharge port and that extends in a radial direction from a center of the mouth of the eyedrop bottle to define a distance less than one-half a width of the body of the eyedrop bottle or, if larger, then made of a flexible, resilient material. In this manner, a cap may be secured to the eyedrop bottle to contain the spout with the confines of the cap.

Abstract: A tip 10 for a liquid dropper 2 is provided which allows liquids such as eye medication to be easily and precisely released from the dropper. The tip 10 is oriented in a substantially horizontal position with an opening 20 in the tip 10 located directly above the targeted area of a patient's eye E. The opening 20 is surrounded by a substantially planar annular face 30 which enhances control of the trajectory of each dispensed droplet D. The annular face 30 encourages the release of each droplet D along the plane formed by the annular face 30. A perimeter ring 40 circumscribes the annular face 30 and abuts a circumambient notch 50. The narrow width 42 of the perimeter ring 40, juxtaposed against the geometric departure of the notch 50, creates an impediment to wettable adhesion of each droplet D to an exterior surface of the tip 10 by minimizing the lateral wettable area available to a droplet D as it exits the opening 20, descends along the annular face 30, then drops toward the eye E of the patient.

Abstract: An eye drop applicator which has an adjustable guide arm. The guide arm defines a semi-rigid member attached to an eye drop container. The guide arm serves as a point of tactile reference to the user who seeks to dispense liquid eye medicament. It further serves as a retractor of the lower eyelid, thereby allowing the user to place eye drops accurately and efficiently into the conjunctiva. The eye drop applicator can be manipulated with one hand, and avoids the necessity of the user placing his or her fingers near the eye socket, thereby maximizing the sterility and effectiveness of the medicament. Moreover, its configuration can be adjusted so as to conform to the shape of the user's face. The eye drop applicator also presents an improved closure system. A cap is placed over the nozzle of an eye drop container to seal the contents. Access to the eye drops is obtained by opening a cover at the end of the cap. Removing the cover exposes an opening in the cap through which eye drops are dispensed.

Abstract: A kit for retrofitting a plumbed eyewash station is provided. The plumbed eyewash station includes a basin and an outlet pipe mounted within the basin. Prior to retrofitting the plumbed station, the outlet pipe is used to dispense water delivered thereto by a facility's plumbing system. The retrofitting kit includes a nozzle support and a self-contained eyewash fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system includes a portable container and a nozzle in fluid communication with the container. The portable container contains eyewash fluid. To retrofit the plumbed station, the nozzle support is mounted to the outlet pipe; the portable container is placed on a support surface above the nozzle support; and the nozzle is mounted to the nozzle support. The kit preferably includes an activation door and an actuation strap. The activation door is rotatably mounted to the nozzle support, and the actuation strap extends from the nozzle.

Abstract: A dropper 10 is provided which allows a person to precisely instill eye drop solution while the person's head and the dropper 10 are oriented in an upright position. The dropper 10 includes a deformable, resilient reservoir 40 of medicinal fluid which may be squeezed to to cause the fluid to flow up a supply conduit 15 to a housing 20 of the dropper 10. The fluid then flows out an opening 32 in a tip 31 of the dropper 10. An inner rod 130 or inner delivery tube 30 extends along an interior of the supply conduit 15. The tube 30 or rod 130 discourages air bubbles from being entrapped within the conduit 15. The tip 31 extends forward from a center line 41 along an extension 27 which is substantially perpendicular to a collar 50 extending up from the reservoir 40.

Abstract: An eyelid retractor, in combination with a medication container, is used to administer medication to an eye of a user. The eyelid retractor may be disposable, and includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion has an opening, such as a circular and/or flanged aperture, in which a nozzle of a medication container is mounted. The lower portion is connected to the upper portion to move a portion of the cheek of the user. The movement of the cheek retracts the lower eyelid of the user from the sclera of the eye to receive the medication from the nozzle. The retraction the lower eyelid from the sclera of the eye using the eyelid retractor improves the ability and accuracy in self-administering eye drops. The retractor poses less danger from pressure and/or protruding elements near the eye, and retracts the eyelid from the sclera to apply eye drops directly to the sclera with one hand.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a liquid, sterile, preservative-free preparation free from bacterial growth. The device includes a reservoir which contains the preparation and, in fluid communication with the reservoir, a dispensing part constructed to deliver the liquid preparation directly to a predetermined region of the human body. The device also includes a protective cap constructed to be removably mounted over the dispensing part, where the protective cap has an opening which allows ambient air to reach the dispensing part to facilitate air-drying of the dispensing part. Located near the opening is a plug constructed from an absorbent material, such as ethylenevinylacetate foam or sintered polyethylene, which helps the dispensing part dry quickly.

Abstract: The mirrored eye drop target is used in connection with an eye drop container. The drop or dropper target includes an elongated planar substrate having a mirrored or reflective first end segment and an adhering second end segment. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive on the second end segment is initially covered by a removable substrate or cover. After removal of the substrate (which exposes the adhesive), the planar substrate is attached to the body of the eye drop container. The mirrored or reflective first end segment is substantially vertically aligned with the eye drop spout end such that when the composite structure (the planar substrate and eye drop container) is substantially horizontally disposed, eye drops ejected from the spout end substantially fall in a single vertical line established by the visual target or on the mirrored or reflective surface, the spout end and the user's eye.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an apparatus for a drug delivery system to administer topical ophthalmic drug preparations. The apparatus relates to an optical gauging assembly which, when combined with or coupled to any standard topical ophthalmic drug dispensing unit, enables the user to view a target, visually align the dispenser tip, and administer an eye drop with precision. There is also a visual mechanism by which the dispenser tip is prevented from gaining too close proximity and contacting the eye, thus preventing contamination of the medication and its dispenser.

Abstract: A bottle for administering liquid eye drops, comprising:(a) a container (10) for holding the liquid eye drops;(b) a dispensing assembly (11, 61), and(c) a closure assembly (12, 63). The dispensing assembly is coupled to the container and has a passage (13, 62) therethrough for dispensing of the liquid eye drops from the container. The closure assembly (12, 63) is pivotally mounted on the dispensing assembly (11, 61) and moves between a closed or storage position in which the passage (13, 62) in the dispensing assembly (11, 61) is sealed by a closure seat (32, 65) disposed on the interior surface of the closure assembly, and an open position in which the passage is open for dispensing eye drops. An eye lid retractor (14, 66) is attached to the exterior surface of the closure assembly for retracting the lower eye lid of an individual to whom the eye drops are being administered.

Abstract: A method and instrument for thermal phacoemulsification includes, in one aspect, a process for introducing high temperature water into the lens capsule of the eye for emulsification purposes. The invention provides a mechanism for heating water to the desired temperature at the point of delivery, whereby the cannula that enters the eye is maintained at a temperature sufficiently low to avoid thermal damage to surrounding eye tissue. The invention provides an isenthalpic device for delivering heated water to the lens capsule for phacoemulsification. The device includes a intraocular cannula for delivering high pressure water, and a throttling mechanism at the point of delivery for converting the energy in the water stream from pressure to heat. The throttling mechanism may comprise a capillary passage, or a porous plug, or a micro-orifice which directs the fluid stream to strike a target in the cannula bore, after which the fluid is discharged from the cannula.

Abstract: An improved eye drop dispensing device for use with conventional eyedropper bottles comprising a ring-shaped base to fit within the orbital area of the eye and engage the eye lids and correctly position the dropper bottle over the eye, connected to a retention collar for gripping the eye dropper bottle such that the opening within the collar to receive said bottle enlarges when squeezed via contralateral connections to the device frame and narrows when released allowing the collar to resiliently grip the dropper bottle, with adjustable arm-shaped members to straddle the dropper bottle reservoir and aid in releasing an eye drop onto the eye when squeezed together.

Abstract: Keratocyte loss after trauma or injury to the corneal epithelium is prevented or reduced by applying to the corneal epithelium a keratocyte maintenance solution over a period of time sufficient to permit corneal wound healing. The keratocyte maintenance solution is applied to the cornea after trauma (for example, removal of the epithelium prior to surgery, such as photorefractive keratectomy). Preferably, the solution is maintained over the cornea by means of a fluid bath or by means of an absorbent material effective for controlled release of the solution to the cornea (e.g., a collagen shield substantially in the form of a conventional contact lens). A preferred keratocyte maintenance solution is a corneal storage medium.

Abstract: A programmable time interval alarm that has a plurality of switches or buttons to set the alarm interval. Each button corresponds to a different time interval setting. In this manner, the alarm is simply programmable by actuating a single button corresponding to the desired interval. The alarm has a housing with a resilient element such as a rubberized inner surface to compress against containers of different dimensions and be clamped into position to move with the container.

Abstract: A self-contained emergency eye wash station for dispensing eye wash fluid contained in a flexible container comprises a housing, a reservoir, and a platen. The housing supports the flexible container and supports a nozzle in fluid communication with the flexible container. The nozzle dispenses the eye wash fluid from the flexible container. The housing includes a drain capturing the eye wash fluid dispensed from the nozzle. The reservoir collects the eye wash fluid captured by the drain, and the reservoir is slidably mounted to the housing. The platen is connected to the reservoir. The platen is slidably movable relative to the housing and is located immediately above the flexible container. The platen presses downward on the flexible container with a downward force proportional to a weight of the eye wash fluid collected in the reservoir. The transfer of the weight of the eye wash fluid collected in the reservoir to the platen maintains a constant flow of eye wash fluid dispensed from the nozzle.

Abstract: An apparatus is used to apply medicament to an eye and stores the medicament in a medicament chamber. A nozzle is coupled in fluid communication with the medicament chamber and is formed by an outer nozzle portion and an inner nozzle portion received within the outer nozzle portion. A seam is formed by the interface of the inner nozzle portion and the outer nozzle portion and is normally in a closed position to prevent the passage of medicament through the nozzle. The seam opens in response to the flow of medicament of sufficient pressure into the seam to permit the passage of medicament through the nozzle for release into the eye.

Abstract: In general, eyedrop dispensers are difficult to use and/or unnecessarily complicated in terms of structure. A relatively simple eyedrop dispenser which can be used with one hand includes a tapering, tubular, soft pliable body with a resilient sleeve at one end thereof for mounting the dispenser on a bottle with a cylindrical neck and an annular flange for mating with an annular groove in the sleeve, the remainder of the body flaring outwardly to a wide end, a flange extending outwardly from the wide end with projections or protuberances on the flange for bearing against the face of the user on either side of an eye and for pushing the lower eyelid downwardly, whereby drops are dispensed accurately into the lower eye.

Abstract: A container, composition and method for preserving treatment solutions, in which the composition includes weak and strong preservatives. The dispensing container includes media within a dispensing tip which media removes or alters the strong preservative, while allowing the weak preservative to inhibit microbial growth in the tip media. The dispensing container is especially useful in delivering to the ocular environment ophthalmic solutions which are essentially free of strong preservative which may cause patient discomfort. A dispensing container including a pH-preserved pilocarpine solution is disclosed in one embodiment.

Abstract: A vision directed eye wash system includes an eye support for positioning an eye member to be flushed. A reservoir contains a supply of fluid. A tube is coupled at one end to the reservoir and the other end thereof is positioned adjacent the eye support for dispensing fluid from the reservoir into the eye. A mirror is positioned adjacent the reservoir for enabling the user to view the eye member between flushes. The tube may be positioned in a trough interconnecting the reservoir and eye support. The trough is generally of U-shaped cross-sectional configuration and the axis of the trough and the axis of the reservoir are generally perpendicular to each other when the eye member is viewed in the mirror and parallel to each other when the system is closed for storage.

Abstract: A dispenser for pharmaceutical solutions which includes membranes which are placed in a dropper of the dispenser and are used to achieve the flow of essentially all the active product and the retention of essentially all the preservative during pharmacological treatment. The membrane is coupled between two cylinder units on parts of the dropper, which remain in a relatively movable position, owing to the existence of a certain play between the cylinder units; or the cylinder units may be in a relatively fixed position, owing to the lack of such play. The cylinder unit may also be in a fixed position but with a membrane treated adequately so as to have a small area or "stain" that permits the flow of air.

Abstract: An eye drop dispenser having a dropper tube and a dispensing sleeve. The dropper tube has a liquid reservoir portion and has a dispensing end with a dropper orifice. At least part of the reservoir portion of the dropper tube is made of a resilient material. The dispensing sleeve has a sleeve portion which circumscribes the dropper tube and a pair of legs which extend beyond the dispensing end of the dropper tube. The legs of the dispensing sleeve are adapted to fit against upper and lower orbital areas of an eye in order to support the dropper orifice over the eye. A pair of squeeze members is carried by the dispensing sleeve. Each squeeze member has a rigid squeeze surface disposed toward the dropper tube in an opposing relationship to the other squeeze surface. In use, the eye drop dispenser is positioned with the legs of the dispensing sleeve against upper and lower orbital areas of the eye.

Abstract: A bottle for administering liquid eye drops, comprising:(a) a container for holding the liquid eye drops;(b) a dispensing assembly, and(c) a closure assembly. The dispensing assembly is coupled to the container and has a passage therethrough for dispensing of the liquid eye drops from the container. The closure assembly is pivotally mounted on the dispensing assembly and moves between a closed or storage position in which the passage in the dispensing assembly is sealed by a closure seat disposed on the interior surface of the closure assembly, and an open position in which the passage is open for dispensing eye drops. An eye lid retractor is attached to the exterior surface of the closure assembly for retracting the lower eye lid of an individual to whom the eye drops are being administered. The dispensing assembly and the closure assembly may also be provided as a separate cap unit for attachment to a conventional eye drop bottle, and such a cap is a further aspect of the present invention.

Abstract: A cartridge for actuating a piston-like or accordion-like dispenser-vial for applying medicament to an eye. The cartridge includes a housing for holding the dispenser-vial and a telescoping cylinder for compressing the dispenser-vial in the longitudinal direction to actuate the vial. The cartridge includes a locking mechanism for locking the telescoping cylinder to restrict its movement and a trigger mechanism for releasing the cylinder from the locked position so that a drop is released from the dispenser. The housing includes a finger for engaging the lower eyelid and exposing the conjunctival cul de sac.