SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING EYE DISEASES Russian patent published in 2023 - IPC A61F9/07 

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: system for the treatment of eyelids, meibomian glands. A system for treating eyes of a mammal that has an eyelid includes: a portable device having: an instrument body with a fastening latch and an electrical connecting pin; a control switch that controls a power converter comprising a device emitting light energy at wavelengths including a first wavelength selected to pass through the eyelid and a second wavelength selected to be absorbed by the eyelid for heating; and an actuator controlled by a compression control button to move the movable casing away from the instrument body, the movable casing being configured to hold and supply light energy through the movable casing; an attachable component having: a fastening tongue configured to connect to a fastening latch of the instrument body; an outer eyelid pad configured to be placed in front of or on the outer surface of the eyelid, wherein the outer eyelid pad is made of a transparent material that transmits light energy delivered by the movable casing; and a backplate configured to be positioned behind or on the inner surface of the eyelid, the backplate being made of or covered with an energy reflective material configured to receive a first wavelength of light energy transmitted through the eyelid and reflect it back into the eyelid. Moreover, when the eyelid is located between the outer eyelid pad and the back plate, light energy from the energy converter heats the target tissue area of the eyelid sufficiently to melt meibomian gland secretions within the area of meibomian glands located within or adjacent to the target tissue area. Moreover, when the movable casing moves away from the instrument body, the movable casing forces the outer eyelid gasket to move towards the back plate and compress the eyelid to squeeze out the meibomian glands.

EFFECT: use of this invention will improve the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction and blepharitis.

7 cl, 28 dwg