Title:
RETRACTING EYE DRAPE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005055867
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A retracting eye drape assembly is disclosed for use around a patient's eye to seclude and seal off the operative field during eye surgery. The drape assembly includes a retraction member connected to the drape and configured to engage the patient's eyelid, an extension member connected to the retraction member or to the drape and configured to substantially enclose the patient's eyelid, and a retraction flap configured to secure the patient's eyelid in a substantially retracted position. A method of applying an eye drape assembly is disclosed. After application of the drape to the patient's face, and while the patient's eyelid is closed, the patient's eyelid is engaged by a retraction member connected to the drape and retracted. While retracted, the patient's eyelid is substantially enclosed to seclude the eyelid and eyelashes from the operational area. The secluded eyelid and eyelashes are then secured in a retracted position.
Inventors:
DAVIS ANDREW PETER (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/039927
Publication Date:
July 13, 2006
Filing Date:
November 30, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DAVIS ANDREW PETER (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/02; A61B19/00; A61B19/08; A61B46/23; A61F5/37
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