EyePro^TM | Eyelid Occlusion Dressings:

The EyePro^TM is a unique eyelid cover designed by an anaesthetist to maintain eyelid closure during general anaesthesia or deep sedation, eg. ICU. It ensures rapid, complete and safe eyelid closure. By sealing around the eye circumferentially, all moisture is retained, thus preventing the eye from ‘drying out’.

Saleint Features:

• Sterile to combat spread of resistant hospital infections eg VRE/ MRSA
• Easy to apply and remove
• Decreases risk of corneal abrasions and exposure keratopathy
• Clear central window allows direct observation of eyelid closure
• Seals around eye to prevent moisture loss or eye soiling
• Saves theatre time and money.

Eye injuries account for 2-3% of legal claims against anaesthetists1 and operative eye protection is something that historically is done very poorly. By decreasing eye injuries and litigation rates, all practitioners, their hospitals and patients, will benefit. A simple preventative device can save valuable health dollars.

Is Eyelid Cover a waste of time?

About 60% of patients having a general anaesthetic will get lagophthalmos, or incomplete eyelid closure, as well as decreased tear secretion. As a direct consequence of this, they can develop exposure keratopathy; a condition in which the cornea dries out1. The symptoms of this can be severe pain, irritation, foreign body sensation, tearing and photophobia. Additionally, the cornea may adhere to the under surface of the eyelid, leading to a corneal abrasion upon eye opening.
Corneal abrasions in theatre may also result from direct trauma or pressure from surgical drapes, face masks, surgical instruments and anaesthetic circuits. Many surgical antiseptic solutions such as Betadine or chlorehexidine/alcohol mixes may be very harmful to the eyes. When prepping the patient for surgery on the head, neck or upper body, there is a risk of soiling the eyes and causing a chemical injury4.

EyeProTM Benefits and Advantages:

• Each pair of EyePro comes packaged together in a sterile wrap to decrease the risk of cross contamination.
• Application and removal time are reduced.
• A patented dual zone design whereby an inner transparent window allows intra-operative assessment of eyelid closure, while an outer, more rigid, opaque zone allows for easy handling and excellent conformity to the eye socket.
• The inner window has a gentle adhesive which helps to maintain eyelid closure and reduces eyelid trauma and/or eyelash removal.
• The outer zone has slightly stronger adhesive that maintains eyelid closure for extended periods.
• None adhesive tabs allow for easy handling, application and removal, even while wearing gloves.
EyePro Application Video