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WO1995020373A1
WO1995020373A1 PCT/DE1995/000084 DE9500084W WO9520373A1 WO 1995020373 A1 WO1995020373 A1 WO 1995020373A1 DE 9500084 W DE9500084 W DE 9500084W WO 9520373 A1 WO9520373 A1 WO 9520373A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting in contact-lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F9/007Methods or devices for eye surgery
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting in contact-lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F9/007Methods or devices for eye surgery
    • A61F9/00709Instruments for removing foreign bodies
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    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00Surgical instruments, devices or methods
    • A61B17/30Surgical pincettes, i.e. surgical tweezers without pivotal connections

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  • the present invention relates to a device for removing foreign bodies from the eye.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for removing foreign bodies from the eye, which is particularly easy and convenient to use and allows easy removal of a foreign body, especially under the upper eyelid.
  • a device for removing foreign bodies from the eye which is characterized in that it is designed as a rod-shaped part with a handle section and a section provided with an adhesive substance for the skin.
  • the invention provides a simple and easy-to-use instrument that can be handled both by the doctor and by the patient himself. If there is a foreign body in the eye, for example under the upper eyelid, the rod-shaped part is placed parallel to the edge of the eyelid with the section provided with the adhesive substance for the skin on the upper eyelid, as close as possible to the row of eyelashes and pressed lightly against the upper eyelid.
  • the adhesive substance creates a releasable adhesive connection between the rod-shaped part and the skin of the upper lid, so that the lid can now be turned, opened or ectropionized by rotating the rod-shaped part in the manner of a winding process.
  • the underside of the lid is thereby exposed, so that the foreign body adhering to the underside can be removed in a simple manner manually, with the aid of a cloth, tweezers, etc.
  • the lid is folded back into its starting position by turning the rod-shaped part backwards. By briefly jerking the rod-shaped part, the adhesive substance is finally released from the skin of the eyelid, which ends the process.
  • adhesive substance for the skin used here is intended to encompass all substances which have an adhesive effect with respect to the skin of a living being, ie the skin of the eyelids, or which thereby form an adhesive bond.
  • This adhesive or adhesive connection must be so strong that the skin of the eyelid adheres to it when the rod-shaped part is turned. On the other hand, however, it must enable easy detachment of the rod-shaped part from the skin of the eyelid by manual handling of the rod-shaped part without causing pain for the patient. It is understood that the person skilled in the art can select suitable known adhesive substances or adhesives for this.
  • the adhesion of the adhesive substance or the adhesive must be maintained for a certain period of time, i. H. the adhesive substance or the adhesive must not solidify or dry out.
  • the section of the rod-shaped part provided with the adhesive substance preferably has a detachable, in particular removable, protective layer. This protective layer prevents the adhesive substance from losing its adhesiveness and also ensures that the section provided with the adhesive substance is not contaminated or damaged. The device can therefore be stored without any problems. If it is required, the protective layer is removed, for example by pulling it off, and the rod-shaped part wi d is placed on the upper eyelid or lower eyelid in the manner described above with the section now exposed and provided with the adhesive substance.
  • the rod-shaped part can be intended for single or multiple use. After repeated use, for example by the patient himself, the protective layer, if there is one, can be applied again to the section provided with the adhesive substance.
  • the protective layer if there is one, can be applied again to the section provided with the adhesive substance.
  • the rod-shaped part itself can be straight or curved, for example have a specially shaped grip section and / or a section provided with the adhesive substance for the skin, which is concave, ie adapted to the shape of the eyeball.
  • a straightforward configuration of the section provided with the adhesive substance for the skin is sufficient to achieve the desired adhesive effect.
  • the invention is not restricted to any special configurations.
  • the rod-shaped part can be circular, rectangular or other.
  • the rod-shaped part is spatula-shaped, i. H. the part is flat and has a flat top and bottom. The corners of the part can be rounded to avoid injury.
  • This spatula-shaped embodiment has the advantage that a relatively large contact surface is available for pressing against the eyelid.
  • the handle section is expediently formed at one end and the section provided with the adhesive substance at the other end of the part. In this way, the part can be handled particularly easily.
  • the entire surface of the part can be provided with the adhesive substance in the corresponding section of the part.
  • the adhesive substance is only on the top of the part, which is particularly advantageous in the case of the spatula-shaped configuration of the part.
  • the adhesive substance itself can be applied directly to the corresponding section of the part. However, it can also be applied via an intermediate medium, for example a film, a layer of textile material, etc., the intermediate medium being suitably fixed to the rod-shaped part, for example glued to it.
  • the adhesive substance may be wound plaster material, the back of which is glued to the rod from textile material, while the adhesive front is exposed or is provided with a removable protective layer.
  • the adhesive substance used should also be skin-friendly.
  • Plastic, metal and wood are particularly suitable as materials for the rod-shaped part.
  • Figure 1 is a spatial representation of a device for removing foreign bodies from the eye.
  • Figure 2 shows the device of Figure 1 in contact with the upper eyelid.
  • the device for removing foreign bodies from the eye shown in FIG. 1 is a part 1 in the form of a spatula, which has a flat top 4 and a flat bottom.
  • the part has a length of approx. 15 cm and a width of approx. 1 cm. It has rounded corners 5 and has a handle section 2 for manual handling and a section 3 provided with an adhesive substance for the skin. Both sections are arranged at the respective ends of the spatula-shaped part, the section 3 having the adhesive substance for the skin being located only on the upper side of the spatula-shaped part .
  • the part is made of plastic.
  • a section of a conventional wound closure plaster is used as the adhesive substance for the skin, the back of which is made of textile material and is glued to the top 4 of the spatula-shaped part 1, while the adhesive side of the wound closure plaster points upwards.
  • FIG. 1 shows the spatula-shaped part 1 shortly before use, after a protective film has been removed from the section 3 which has the adhesive substance for the skin.
  • FIG. 2 shows the use of the device in FIG. 1.
  • the spatula-shaped part 1 is gripped manually on the grip section 2 and, according to the illustration shown in FIG a foreign body is to be removed.
  • the section 3 is arranged as close as possible to the eyelash row of the upper eyelid, ie on the edge of the eyelid.
  • an adhesive connection is established between the adhesive substance of section 3 and the upper eyelid.
  • the spatula-shaped part is then rotated by manual manipulation in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2, the upper eyelid adhering to section 3 being turned over or opened.
  • the inside of the upper lid is now accessible so that the foreign body adhering to it can be removed. for example with the help of a cloth.
  • the spatula-shaped part 1 is then turned back into its starting position shown in FIG. Finally, part 1 is removed from the upper eyelid 6 by a short, jerky pull.
  • the rod-shaped part can also be provided at both ends with a section having the adhesive substance.
  • the middle for example, serves as the handle section.

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A device for removing foreign bodies from the eye is disclosed. The device is designed as a rod-shaped part (1) with a handle section (2) and a section (3) provided with a substance that adheres to the skin. By laying the section (3) provided with the adhesive substance on the eyelid, the part (1) adheres to the eyelid, so that by turning the part (1) the eyelid may be turned round, exposing the foreign body. Foreign bodies may thus be quickly and easily removed.

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Vorrichtung zum Entfernen von Fremdkörpern aus dem Auge Device for removing foreign bodies from the eye

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Entfernen von Fremdkörpern aus dem Auge.The present invention relates to a device for removing foreign bodies from the eye.

Wenn Fremdkörper in das Auge unter das Oberlid bzw. Unterlid gelangen, bereitet es oft Schwierigkeiten, diese wieder zu entfernen. Dies ist insbesondere dann der Fall, wenn die Fremdkörper, beispielsweise Schmutzpartikel, abgebrochene Wimpern, unter das Oberlid gelangen, da sich das Oberlid nicht ohne weiteres manuell vom Augapfel abheben bzw. umschlagen läßt. Das Vorhandensein von derartigen Fremdkörpern ist unangenehm und führt bei Nichtentfernen zur Reizung des Auges. Eine manuelle Entfernung bzw. in Verbindung mit Hilfsmitteln, wie Tüchern, Pinzetten etc, ist unbequem, diffizil und kann sogar zu Schädigungen des Auges führen.If foreign objects get under the upper or lower eyelid, it is often difficult to remove them. This is particularly the case if the foreign bodies, for example dirt particles, broken eyelashes, get under the upper eyelid, since the upper eyelid cannot be easily lifted off or turned up from the eyeball. The presence of such foreign bodies is uncomfortable and leads to eye irritation if not removed. Manual removal or in conjunction with aids, such as cloths, tweezers, etc., is inconvenient, difficult and can even damage the eye.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zum Entfernen von Fremdkörpern aus dem Auge zu schaffen, die sich besonders einfach und bequem handhaben läßt und eine problemlose Entfernung eines Fremdkörpers, insbesondere unter dem Oberlid, ermöglicht. Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Vorrichtung zum Entfernen von Fremdkörpern aus dem Auge gelöst, die dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, daß sie als stabförmiges Teil mit einem Griffabschnitt und einem mit einer Haftsubstanz für die Haut versehenen Abschnitt ausgebildet ist.The invention has for its object to provide a device for removing foreign bodies from the eye, which is particularly easy and convenient to use and allows easy removal of a foreign body, especially under the upper eyelid. This object is achieved according to the invention by a device for removing foreign bodies from the eye, which is characterized in that it is designed as a rod-shaped part with a handle section and a section provided with an adhesive substance for the skin.

Die Erfindung sieht ein einfach und problemlos zu handhabendes Instrument vor, das sowohl vom Arzt als auch vom Patienten selbst gehandhabt werden kann. Befindet sich ein Fremdkörper im Auge, beispielsweise unter dem Oberlid, so wird das stabförmige Teil parallel zur Lidkante mit dem mit der Haftsubstanz für die Haut versehenen Abschnitt auf das Oberlid, möglichst in der Nähe der Wimpernreihe, gelegt und leicht gegen das Oberlid gepreßt. Die Haftsubstanz bewirkt dabei eine lösbare Haftverbindung zwischen stabförmigem Teil und der Haut des Oberlides, so daß nunmehr durch Drehen des stabförmigen Teiles nach Art eines WickelVorganges das Lid umgewendet, aufgeklappt bzw. ektropioniert werden kann. Die Unterseite des Lides wird dadurch freigelegt, so daß der an der Unterseite haftende Fremdkörper auf einfache Weise manuell, mit Hilfe eines Tuches, einer Pinzette etc. entfernt werden kann. Nach Entfernen des Fremdkörpers wird durch Rückwärtsdrehen des stabförmigen Teiles das Lid in seine Ausgangslage zurückgeklappt. Durch kurzes ruckartiges Ziehen des stabförmigen Teiles wird die Haftsubstanz abschließend von der Haut des Augenlides gelöst, womit der Vorgang beendet ist.The invention provides a simple and easy-to-use instrument that can be handled both by the doctor and by the patient himself. If there is a foreign body in the eye, for example under the upper eyelid, the rod-shaped part is placed parallel to the edge of the eyelid with the section provided with the adhesive substance for the skin on the upper eyelid, as close as possible to the row of eyelashes and pressed lightly against the upper eyelid. The adhesive substance creates a releasable adhesive connection between the rod-shaped part and the skin of the upper lid, so that the lid can now be turned, opened or ectropionized by rotating the rod-shaped part in the manner of a winding process. The underside of the lid is thereby exposed, so that the foreign body adhering to the underside can be removed in a simple manner manually, with the aid of a cloth, tweezers, etc. After removing the foreign body, the lid is folded back into its starting position by turning the rod-shaped part backwards. By briefly jerking the rod-shaped part, the adhesive substance is finally released from the skin of the eyelid, which ends the process.

Der hier verwendete Begriff "Haftsubstanz für die Haut" soll sämtliche Substanzen umfassen, die in bezug auf die Haut eines Lebewesens, d. h. die Haut der Augenlider, eine Haftwirkung entfalten bzw. hiermit eine Klebeverbindung eingehen. Diese Haft- bzw. Klebeverbindung muß so stark sein, daß bei einem Drehen des stabförmigen Teiles die Haut des Augenlides an diesem haften bleibt. Andererseits muß sie jedoch ein einfaches Lösen des stabförmigen Teiles von der Haut des Augenlides durch manuelle Handhabung des stabförmigen Teiles ermöglichen, ohne daß hierbei Schmerzen für den Patienten entstehen. Es versteht sich, daß der Fachmann hierfür geeignete bekannte Haftsubstanzen bzw. Kleber auswählen kann.The term "adhesive substance for the skin" used here is intended to encompass all substances which have an adhesive effect with respect to the skin of a living being, ie the skin of the eyelids, or which thereby form an adhesive bond. This adhesive or adhesive connection must be so strong that the skin of the eyelid adheres to it when the rod-shaped part is turned. On the other hand, however, it must enable easy detachment of the rod-shaped part from the skin of the eyelid by manual handling of the rod-shaped part without causing pain for the patient. It is understood that the person skilled in the art can select suitable known adhesive substances or adhesives for this.

Um die Vorrichtung zum Entfernen von Fremdkörpern aus dem Auge funktionsfähig zu halten, muß die Haftwikung der Haftsubstanz bzw. des Klebers über einen bestimmten Zeitraum aufrechterhalten bleiben, d. h. die Haftsubstanz bzw. der Kleber darf sich nicht verfestigen bzw. darf nicht austrocknen. Um diese Funktionsfähigkeit zu gewähren, weist der mit der Haftsubstanz versehene Abschnitt des stabförmigen Teiles vorzugsweise eine lösbare, insbesondere abziehbare, Schutzschicht auf. Diese Schutzschicht verhindert, daß die Haftsubstanz ihre Klebefähigkeit verliert, und sorgt darüber hinaus dafür, daß der mit der Haftsubstanz versehene Abschnitt nicht verunreinigt bzw. beschädigt wird. Die Vorrichtung kann daher problemlos aufbewahrt werden. Wird sie benötigt, wird die Schutzschicht, beispielsweise durch Abziehen, entfernt, und das stabförmige Teil wi d in der vorstehend beschriebenen Weise mit dem nunmehr freigelegten, mit der Haftsubstanz versehenen Abschnitt auf das Oberlid oder Unterlid des Auges gelegt.In order to keep the device for removing foreign bodies from the eye functional, the adhesion of the adhesive substance or the adhesive must be maintained for a certain period of time, i. H. the adhesive substance or the adhesive must not solidify or dry out. In order to ensure this functionality, the section of the rod-shaped part provided with the adhesive substance preferably has a detachable, in particular removable, protective layer. This protective layer prevents the adhesive substance from losing its adhesiveness and also ensures that the section provided with the adhesive substance is not contaminated or damaged. The device can therefore be stored without any problems. If it is required, the protective layer is removed, for example by pulling it off, and the rod-shaped part wi d is placed on the upper eyelid or lower eyelid in the manner described above with the section now exposed and provided with the adhesive substance.

Das stabförmige Teil kann für den einmaligen oder mehrmaligen Gebrauch bestimmt sein. Bei mehrmaligem Gebrauch, beispielsweise durch den Patienten selbst, kann die Schutzschicht, falls eine solche vorhanden ist, wieder auf den mit der Haftsubstanz versehenen Abschnitt aufgebracht werden. Für den Gebrauch in der Arztpraxis ist eine Ausbildung als Wegwerfartikel vorzuziehen. Das stabfömige Teil selbst kann geradlinig oder gekrümmt ausgebildet sein, beispielsweise einen speziell geformten Griffabschnitt und/oder einen mit der Haftsubstanz für die Haut versehenen Abschnitt aufweisen, der konkav, d. h. an die Form des Augapfels angepaßt, ausgebildet ist. Eine geradlinige Ausgestaltung des mit der Haftsubstanz für die Haut versehenen Abschnittes ist jedoch trotz der gekrümmten Form des Augapfels ausreichend, um den gewünschten Klebeeffekt zu erzielen. Die Erfindung ist jedenfalls nicht auf irgendwelche speziellen Ausgestaltungen beschränkt.The rod-shaped part can be intended for single or multiple use. After repeated use, for example by the patient himself, the protective layer, if there is one, can be applied again to the section provided with the adhesive substance. For use in the doctor's office, training as a disposable article is preferable. The rod-shaped part itself can be straight or curved, for example have a specially shaped grip section and / or a section provided with the adhesive substance for the skin, which is concave, ie adapted to the shape of the eyeball. In spite of the curved shape of the eyeball, however, a straightforward configuration of the section provided with the adhesive substance for the skin is sufficient to achieve the desired adhesive effect. In any case, the invention is not restricted to any special configurations.

Was den Querschnitt des stabförmigen Teiles anbetrifft, so kann dieser kreisförmig, rechteckig oder auch anders ausgebildet sein. In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das stabförmige Teil spateiförmig ausgebildet, d. h. das Teil ist flach und besitzt eine ebene Ober- und Unterseite. Die Ecken des Teiles können abgerundet sein, um Verletzungen zu vermeiden. Diese spateiförmige Ausführungsform besitzt den Vorteil, daß eine relativ große Anlagefläche zum Pressen gegen das Augenlid zur Verfügung steht.As for the cross-section of the rod-shaped part, it can be circular, rectangular or other. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the rod-shaped part is spatula-shaped, i. H. the part is flat and has a flat top and bottom. The corners of the part can be rounded to avoid injury. This spatula-shaped embodiment has the advantage that a relatively large contact surface is available for pressing against the eyelid.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist der Griffabschnitt an einem Ende und der mit der Haftsubstanz versehene Abschnitt am anderen Ende des Teiles ausgebildet. Auf diese Weise läßt sich das Teil besonders einfach handhaben.The handle section is expediently formed at one end and the section provided with the adhesive substance at the other end of the part. In this way, the part can be handled particularly easily.

In dem entsprechenden Abschnitt des Teiles kann die gesamte Oberfläche des Teiles mit der Haftsubstanz versehen sein. Bei einer speziellen Ausgestaltung befindet sich die Haftsubstanz nur auf der Oberseite des Teiles, was inbesondere bei der spateiförmigen Ausgestaltung des Teiles von Vorteil ist. Die Haftsubstanz selbst kann unmittelbar auf den entsprechenden Abschnitt des Teiles aufgebracht sein. Sie kann jedoch auch über ein Zwischenmedium, beispielsweise eine Folie, eine Schicht aus textilem Material etc., aufgebracht sein, wobei das Zwischenmedium in geeigneter Weise am stabförmigen Teil fixiert, beispielsweise mit diesem verklebt, ist. So kann es sich beispielsweise bei der Haftsubstanz um Wundverschlußpflastermaterial handeln, dessen Rückseite aus textilem Material auf den Stab geklebt ist, während die klebende Vorderseite freiliegt bzw. mit einer entfernbaren Schutzschicht versehen ist.The entire surface of the part can be provided with the adhesive substance in the corresponding section of the part. In a special configuration, the adhesive substance is only on the top of the part, which is particularly advantageous in the case of the spatula-shaped configuration of the part. The adhesive substance itself can be applied directly to the corresponding section of the part. However, it can also be applied via an intermediate medium, for example a film, a layer of textile material, etc., the intermediate medium being suitably fixed to the rod-shaped part, for example glued to it. For example, the adhesive substance may be wound plaster material, the back of which is glued to the rod from textile material, while the adhesive front is exposed or is provided with a removable protective layer.

Die verwendete Haftsubstanz sollte darüber hinaus hautverträglich sein.The adhesive substance used should also be skin-friendly.

Als Materialien für das stabförmige Teil kommen insbesondere Kunststoff, Metall , Holz in Frage.Plastic, metal and wood are particularly suitable as materials for the rod-shaped part.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung im einzelnen erläutert. Es zeigen:The invention is explained in detail below using an exemplary embodiment in conjunction with the drawing. Show it:

Figur 1 eine räumliche Darstellung einer Vorrichtung zum Entfernen von Fremdkörpern aus dem Auge; undFigure 1 is a spatial representation of a device for removing foreign bodies from the eye; and

Figur 2 die Vorrichtung der Figur 1 in Anlage am Oberlid eines Auges.Figure 2 shows the device of Figure 1 in contact with the upper eyelid.

Bei der in Figur 1 dargestellten Vorrichtung zum Entfernen von Fremdkörpern aus dem Auge handelt es sich um ein spateiförmig ausgebildetes Teil 1, das eine ebene Oberseite 4 und eine ebene Unterseite aufweist. Das Teil besitzt eine Länge von ca. 15 cm und eine Breite ca. 1 cm. Es weist abgerundete Ecken 5 auf und besitzt einen Griffabschnitt 2 zur manuellen Handhabung sowie einen mit einer Haftsubstanz für die Haut versehenen Abschnitt 3. Beide Abschnitte sind an den jeweiligen Enden des spateiförmigen Teiles angeordnet, wobei sich der die Haftsubstanz für die Haut aufweisende Abschnitt 3 nur auf der Oberseite des spateiförmigen Teiles befindet. Das Teil ist aus Kunststoff ausgebildet. Als Haftsubstanz für die Haut findet ein Abschnitt eines herkömmlichen Wundverschlußpflasters Verwendung, dessen Rückseite aus textilem Material auf die Oberseite 4 des spateiförmigen Teiles 1 aufgeklebt ist, während die Klebeseite des Wundverschiuß- pflasters nach oben weist.The device for removing foreign bodies from the eye shown in FIG. 1 is a part 1 in the form of a spatula, which has a flat top 4 and a flat bottom. The part has a length of approx. 15 cm and a width of approx. 1 cm. It has rounded corners 5 and has a handle section 2 for manual handling and a section 3 provided with an adhesive substance for the skin. Both sections are arranged at the respective ends of the spatula-shaped part, the section 3 having the adhesive substance for the skin being located only on the upper side of the spatula-shaped part . The part is made of plastic. A section of a conventional wound closure plaster is used as the adhesive substance for the skin, the back of which is made of textile material and is glued to the top 4 of the spatula-shaped part 1, while the adhesive side of the wound closure plaster points upwards.

Figur 1 zeigt das spateiförmige Teil 1 kurz vor dem Gebrauch, nachdem eine Schutzfolie von dem die Haftsubstanz für die Haut aufweisenden Abschnitt 3 abgezogen worden ist.FIG. 1 shows the spatula-shaped part 1 shortly before use, after a protective film has been removed from the section 3 which has the adhesive substance for the skin.

Figur 2 zeigt den Gebrauch der Vorrichtung der Figur 1. Das spateiförmige Teil 1 wird am Griffabschnitt 2 manuell ergriffen und gemäß der in Figur 2 gezeigten Darstellung mit dem die Haftsubstanz für die Haut aufweisenden Abschnitt 3 gegen das Oberlid 6 des Auges 7 gelegt, aus dem ein Fremdkörper entfernt werden soll. Dabei wird der Abschnitt 3 möglichst nahe an der Wimpernreihe des Oberlides, d. h. am Lidrand, angeordnet. Durch kurzes Pressen des Abschnittes 3 gegen die Haut des Oberlides wird zwischen der Haftsubstanz des Abschnittes 3 und dem Oberlid eine Klebeverbindung hergestellt. Das spateiförmige Teil wird dann durch manuelle Handhabung in Richtung des Pfeiles der Figur 2 gedreht, wobei das am Abschnitt 3 haftende Oberlid umgewendet bzw. aufgeklappt wird. Die Innenseite des Oberlides ist nunmehr zugänglich, so daß der daran haftende Fremdkörper entfernt werden kann, beispielsweise mit Hilfe eines Tuches. Danach wird das spateiförmige Teil 1 in seine in Figur 2 gezeigte Ausgangslage zurückgedreht. Schließlich wird das Teil 1 vom Oberlid 6 durch kurzes ruckartiges Ziehen entfernt.FIG. 2 shows the use of the device in FIG. 1. The spatula-shaped part 1 is gripped manually on the grip section 2 and, according to the illustration shown in FIG a foreign body is to be removed. The section 3 is arranged as close as possible to the eyelash row of the upper eyelid, ie on the edge of the eyelid. By briefly pressing section 3 against the skin of the upper eyelid, an adhesive connection is established between the adhesive substance of section 3 and the upper eyelid. The spatula-shaped part is then rotated by manual manipulation in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2, the upper eyelid adhering to section 3 being turned over or opened. The inside of the upper lid is now accessible so that the foreign body adhering to it can be removed. for example with the help of a cloth. The spatula-shaped part 1 is then turned back into its starting position shown in FIG. Finally, part 1 is removed from the upper eyelid 6 by a short, jerky pull.

Das stabförmige Teil kann auch an beiden Enden mit einem die Haftsubstanz aufweisenden Abschnitt versehen sein. Als Griffabschnitt dient hierbei beispielsweise die Mitte. The rod-shaped part can also be provided at both ends with a section having the adhesive substance. The middle, for example, serves as the handle section.

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Patentansprüche claims 1. Vorrichtung zum Entfernen von Fremdkörpern aus dem Auge, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie als stabförmiges Teil (1) mit einem Griffabschnitt (2) und einem mit einer Haftsubstanz für die Haut versehenen Abschnitt (3) ausgebildet ist.1. Device for removing foreign bodies from the eye, characterized in that it is designed as a rod-shaped part (1) with a grip section (2) and a section (3) provided with an adhesive substance for the skin. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das stabförmige Teil (1) spateiförmig ausgebildet ist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the rod-shaped part (1) is spade-shaped. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Griffabschnitt (2) an einem Ende und der mit der Haftsubstanz für die3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the handle portion (2) at one end and with the adhesive substance for the Haut versehene Abschnitt (3) am anderen Ende des Teiles (1) ausgebildet ist.Skin-provided section (3) is formed at the other end of the part (1). 4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich der mit der Haftsubstanz für die Haut versehene Abschnitt (3) nur auf der Oberseite (4) des Teiles (1) befindet.4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portion provided with the adhesive substance for the skin (3) is only on the top (4) of the part (1). 5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der mit der Haftsubstanz für die Haut versehene Abschnitt (3) eine lösbare, insbesondere abziehbare, Schutzschicht aufweist. 5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portion (3) provided with the adhesive substance for the skin has a detachable, in particular removable, protective layer.
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