Abstract: A packaging for a disposable contact lens includes a structure that engages the contact lens within an interior of the packaging.

Abstract: A frame assembly, for wearing on the head of a person, includes left and right eye plates, each having an optical aperture and a liquid aperture. A temple includes a first post defining a first extremity and a second post defining a second extremity. The temple is subject to compression force such that a distance E between the first and second extremities is less that a distance S between holes on the frame front. The temple is resilient such that, after compression ceases, the distance E is greater than the distance S, thereby enabling the temple to be removably attachable to the frame front, without using a tool.

Abstract: A caster has a cylindrical housing defining a cylindrical bore with a pair of spaced apart cord shaped journals in the bore. The journals have aligned openings and a shaft extends in the openings and across the space between the journals. A roller is mounted for rotation on the shaft and in the space between the journals and a bearing is mounted between the roller and the shaft. The bearing is between the journals for holding the journals apart and it has an axial length that is greater than the axial width of the roller so that the roller rotates freely between the journals.

Abstract: An apparatus facilitates location of an electrically conductive probe extending through a body passage, using a tool. The apparatus includes a circuit which is normally open and which includes a signaling mechanism and power source for powering the signaling mechanism to generate a signal that can be perceived by a practitioner when the circuit is closed. Clips or other connectors attach the circuit to conductive portions of the probe and the tool. The circuit is closed when the tool touches the probe to generate the signal and inform the practitioner that the probe end has been found.

Abstract: A windshield wiper blade assembly providing having an electrical heating mechanism along the length of a wiper blade. The assembly can be trimmed to a length appropriate for a particular automobile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a remotely operable surgical cutting instrument, useful, for instance, in microsurgical procedures, having a two portion main body with one portion oriented at an angle with respect to the other, and a blade having an arcuate cutting edge mounted at one end of the body.

Abstract: A windshield wiper blade assembly providing having an electrical heating mechanism along the length of a wiper blade. The assembly can be trimmed to a length appropriate for a particular automobile.

Abstract: A frame assembly for accurate placement of eyedrops. The assembly includes opaque eye plates located to be in front of the wearers eyes. Each eye plate defines a liquid aperture and an optical aperture above the liquid aperture. The assembly also includes two funnels, each having an aperture aligned with one of the liquid apertures.

Abstract: A frame assembly for applying makeup to presbyopic eyes. The assembly includes a single lens that rotates between a position in optical registry with the wearer's left eye and another position position in optical registry with the wearer's right eye.

Abstract: A surgical needle holder for facilitating safe and efficient surgery. The surgical needle holder has a plurality of grooves to secure a surgical needle at a selected position within the holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a remotely operable surgical cutting instrument, useful, for instance, in microsurgical procedures, having a two portion main body with one portion oriented at an angle with respect to the other, and a blade having an arcuate cutting edge mounted at one end of the body.

Abstract: A fixation stent and a method for using the stent to repair canalicular lacerations and to block fluid flow through a canalicular canal are provided The stent includes a flexible tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an inflatable portion in fluid communication with the distal end, and a plug for sealing and anchoring the proximal end within a body canal. In ophthalmic applications, the distal end of the stent is inserted into a punctum of an eyelid and is then urged through the associated canaliculus towards a lacrimal sac at the end of the canaliculus Once inside the lacrimal sac, the balloon is inflated to a diameter greater than the diameter of the canalicular canal, thereby anchoring and sealing the distal end of the stent within the lacrimal sac.

Abstract: An inventive method for preventing ultraviolet radiation exposure to the outer tissues of mammalian eyes is disclosed. In particular, the composition containing about 0.3%-0.4% hydroxypropylmethylcellulose in the form of either an eyedrop solution or an ointment is applied to the eyes prior to exposure to UV radiation.