Systems, devices, kits and methods for therapy of the eye

• US 8,721,572 B1
• Filed: 06/10/2011
• Issued: 05/13/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 06/10/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Eyedetec Medical Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Eyedetec Medical Incorporated
• Inventors: Linder, Barry J., Sykora, Robert
• Primary Examiner(s): MATTER, KRISTEN CLARETTE
• Application Number:
  US13/157,560
• Time in Patent Office: 1,068 Days
• Field of Search: 601 9- 13, 601/15, 601 17- 20, 601/46, 604/294, 607/141
• US Class Current: 601/15
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 90/90 Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0004 Eyes or part of the face surrounding the eyes
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0071 using a resistor, e.g. near the spot to be heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0093 programmed
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0228 with belt or strap, e.g. with buckle
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0261 medicated
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 7/02 Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 7/106 self-cooling, e.g. using a chemical reaction
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 15/0078 power-driven
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/0064 with freely rotating spheres
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0103 inflatable
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0207 heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0214 cooled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/105 with means for delivering media, e.g. drugs or cosmetics
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1604 Head
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/024 Eyes
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 with electric or magnetic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 9/005 Pneumatic massage

Abstract

Modularized eye treatment devices, systems, kits and method are disclosed which include therapy delivery modules that are combined in a housing to deliver one or more therapies to a patient. Therapy modules include temperature control modules, moisture delivery modules and massage delivery modules. A controller can be provided that identifies which therapy modules are provided and therapy is adjusted based on the identification of which modules are provided in the housing.

Claims

1. A modularized eye treatment device comprising:

a housing comprising an on/off switch, a controller, and a power source;

wherein the housing is configured to engage one or more removable therapy delivery modules;

one or more removable therapy delivery modules selected from the group comprising a massage delivery device configured to apply pressure to an eyelid surface when in use, a temperature control module, and a moisture delivery module; and

a securer adapted and configured to engage the housing, wherein the securer secures the housing over a periorbital region of a patient when in use;

wherein the controller detects and identifies a presence of the one or more removable therapy delivery modules and adapts a control of one or more functions of the one or more removable therapy delivery modules in response to the detected presence of the one or more removable therapy delivery modules.

2. The modularized device of claim 1 wherein the massage delivery device is selected from the group comprising rollers and balloons.

3. The modularized device of claim 2 wherein the balloons are one or more air channels.

4. The modularized device of claim 3 wherein the one or more air channels are adapted and configured to be inflated and deflated.

5. The modularized device of claim 2 wherein the rollers are one or more rollers.

6. The modularized device of claim 5 wherein the rollers are adapted and configured to roll in one or more of a first direction and a second direction within the housing upon activation by the controller.

7. The modularized device of claim 1 further comprising a timer.

8. The modularized device of claim 1 wherein the temperature control module is adapted and configured to at least one of raise a temperature and lower a temperature.

9. The modularized device of claim 1 wherein the temperature control module is controlled by the controller.

10. The modularized device of claim 1 wherein the moisture delivery module is adapted and configured to deliver one or more of moisture, an antibiotic agent, antidemodex, and a steroidal compound.

11. The modularized device of claim 1 further comprising a timer wherein the timer is adapted and configured to communicate with the controller to control one or more therapy delivery times.

12. A method of treating an eye condition comprising:

identifying one or more eye symptoms;

selecting one or more therapy delivery modules from the group comprising a moisture module, a temperature module and a massage module;

combining the one or more therapy delivery modules into a housing of a therapeutic device;

using a controller to identify the one or more therapy delivery modules combined in the housing of the therapeutic device and to adjust one or more therapy deliveries based on the identification and presence of the one or more therapy delivery modules;

applying the therapeutic device to a target region; and

administering therapy to the eye for a target amount of time.

13. A kit for treating an eye condition comprising:

a modularized device comprising a housing for being positioned over a periorbital region of a patient during use and comprising an on/off switch, a controller, a power source, and a securer adapted and configured to engage the housing, wherein the securer secures the device over a periorbital region of a patient when in use, wherein the housing of the modularized device is configured to engage one or more removeable therapy delivery modules and wherein the controller detects and identifies the presence of the one or more removeable therapy delivery modules and adapts a control of one or more functions of the one or more removeable therapy delivery modules in response to the detected identification;

wherein the one or more therapy delivery modules is selected from the group comprising a temperature control module, a moisture delivery module, and a massage delivery module.

14. The kit of claim 13 further comprising one or more of an antibiotic agent, antidemodex, and a steroidal compound.

15. An eye treatment device comprising:

a housing for being positioned over a periorbital region of a patient during use and comprising an on/off switch, a controller, and a power source, wherein the housing is configured to engage two or more removeable therapy delivery modules and further wherein the controller detects and identifies the presence of two or more removeable therapy delivery modules and adapts the control of two or more functions of the two or more removeable therapy delivery modules in response to the detected identification;

wherein the two or more removeable therapy delivery modules includes a mechanical stimulation device and a heat delivery device, the

mechanical stimulation device being positionable within the housing and

configured to apply a pressure at a frequency ranging from 0 to 5 Hertz;

the heat delivery device having a temperature control module positionable within the housing and configured to deliver a first heat therapy of between 35 and 45 degrees centigrade for a first time period of up to two minutes and a second heat therapy, different than the first heat therapy, for a second period of time.

16. The device of claim 15 wherein the mechanical stimulation device is selected from the group comprising rollers and/or balloons.

17. The device of claim 15 further comprising a timer.

18. The device of claim 15 further comprising a moisture delivery module.

19. The device of claim 18 wherein the moisture delivery module is adapted and configured to deliver one or more of moisture, an antibiotic agent, antidemodex, and a steroidal compound.

20. The device of claim 15 further comprising a timer wherein the timer is adapted and configured to communicate with the controller to control one or more therapy delivery times.

21. A programmable eye treatment device comprising:

a housing for being positioned over a periorbital region of a patient during use and comprising an on/off switch, a controller, and a power source, wherein the housing is configured to engage two or more removeable therapy delivery modules and further wherein the controller detects and identifies the presence of the two or more removeable therapy delivery modules and adapts the control of two or more functions of the two or more removeable therapy delivery modules in response to the detected identification;

wherein the two or more removeable therapy delivery modules includes a mechanical stimulation device and a heat delivery device, the

mechanical stimulation device being positionable within the housing and

configured to apply a variable pressure;

the temperature delivery device having a temperature control module positionable within the housing and configured to deliver heat therapy;

wherein the controller is in communication with the on/off switch, the power source, the mechanical stimulation device, and the temperature delivery device; and

wherein the controller is configured to control one or more operating parameters of the mechanical stimulation device and the temperature delivery device.

22. The device of claim 21 wherein the mechanical stimulation device is selected from the group comprising rollers and/or balloons.

23. The device of claim 21 further comprising a timer.

24. The device of claim 21 further comprising a moisture delivery module.

25. The device of claim 24 wherein the moisture delivery module is adapted and configured to deliver one or more of moisture, an antibiotic agent, antidemodex, and a steroidal compound.

26. The device of claim 21 further comprising a timer wherein the timer is adapted and configured to communicate with the controller to control one or more therapy delivery times.