OCULAR IRRIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD

摘要

An ocular irrigation device and method are provided including an ocular lens having selected structural features that facilitate flow of irrigation fluid to the eye through the ocular lens introduced by a source of irrigating fluid. The selected structural features achieve one or more objectives with respect to control of irrigation fluid so that selected portions of the eye and eyelids may be more effectively irrigated and treated. Control of the irrigation fluid by the invention includes variables of fluid flow characteristics to include control of flow velocity, flow volume, flow direction, and flow turbidity. Selected structural features of the ocular lens may address one or more of these variables alone or in selected combinations to provide an optimal method for treating a patient.

主权项

1. An ocular lens, comprising:
a body having a shape with a convex curvature; an irrigation stem connected to said body and having a passageway for fluid to pass through said irrigation stem and to enable the fluid to communicate with a lower surface of said body; and a body feature formed on said body, said body feature including at least one opening formed through said body and spaced from said irrigation stem.