Self-Warming Hands Free Eye Compress

摘要

Warm compresses are the most widely prescribed effective medical therapy for several common eye conditions namely dry eye syndrome, blepharitis and chalazia. These problems are caused by blockage of natural oil flow through pores located behind the eyelashes (meibomian glands). Warm compresses open these pores and restores normal flow of natural oils to the eye surface; these oils moisturize the eye by preventing evaporation of tears from the eye surface. The novel aspects of this invention that make it unique include the ability to generate long lasting, self-perpetuating moist heat, with hands free convenience. By allowing patients to continue to work, play, read or watch television while receiving the therapeutic benefits of a moist warm compress this invention is highly likely to increase compliance and improve quality of life for millions of patients with these common and highly troublesome eye conditions.

主权项

1. The novel aspects of this invention that make it unique include the ability to generate long lasting, self-perpetuating moist heat, with hands free convenience. The only other self heating device on the market similar to this one is the Eye-Press device which is able to remain warm for 3-5 minutes, much less than the commonly prescribed time of 5-20 minutes. Eye-Press must also be boiled to be reused which can be inconvenient for users. These were frequent complaints listed about Eye-Press on amazon.com reviews. Other devices must be microwaved to be warmed. Towels are ineffective due to their limited ability to retain heat for more than 3 minutes they need to be constantly reheated with tap water or microwave. Tea bags, baked potatoes and other home remedies may contain undesirable infectious bacteria or fungi and can be considered not hygienic. No other known therapy allows patients these multiple conveniences.