GB2207524A

GB2207524A - Device for exercising the eye muscles

Info

Publication number: GB2207524A
Application number: GB08718016A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Gerald Prior
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1987-07-29
Filing date: 1987-07-29
Publication date: 1989-02-01
Also published as: GB8718016D0

Abstract

A short rod, having upon its upper surface a calibrated scale, is fitted with a curved cross-piece to facilitate correct positioning beneath the user's eye socket. The rod carries a movable cursor. The cursor has upon its upper rearward surface a black dot on a white ground so that, in use, the user can focus on the black dot as the cursor is moved along the rod. <IMAGE>

Description

DEVICE FOR TRAINING, STRENGTHENING AND EXERCISING MUSCLES CONNECTED WITH FOCUSSING THE HUMAN EYE This invention relates to correction of optical deficiencies not of pathological origin.

In common with any other muscles in the human body, those which control focussing of the eyes may deteriorate with age, or may not function efficiently due to lack of training. Correction is normally by means of external lenses, which merely rectify the fault while doing nothing to remedy the cause. This invention is a non-invasive mechanical device designed to exercise, and therefore strengthen, the eye muscles.

The present invention comprises a graduated scale along which a cursor may slide. The scale is adapted at one end to fit comfortably a normal cheekbone just below the eye socket. On the cursor is a small black dot so placed that it can be seen from the end of the scale which rests on the user's cheekbone. See drawing.

Referring to the drawing, the invention comprises a cursor which is a sliding fit on a scale arm calibrated in equal divisions. The face of the cursor towards the cheekbone adaptation bears a small black dot on a white background. The surface of the scale arm is capable of accepting marks made by an ordinary lead pencil.

The principle of operation is that the user rests the scale arm on one cheekbone projecting forward and roughly level. Looking along the scale arm, the user focusses one eye on the black dot on the cursor. By manually moving the cursor first closer to, then away from the eye, the user can establish the range of easy focus for the eye being used. The scale should then be marked with these extremes for future reference.

The process should be repeated in accordance with precise instructions, which will be supplied with the device.

Claims

1. A device to-train, strengthen and exercise muscles connected with focussing the human eye, comprising a graduated scale arm adapted at one end to fit over a cheekbone and bearing a cursor free to slide along Lits length under manual control. The cursor carries a black dot on a white ground.

2. A device as claimed in l.whetin the cursor is operated by mechanical or electrical means, or a combination thereof.

3. A device as claimed in 1 wheiin the black dot on white ground is replaced by a radiant light with power source contained within the device or external to it.

4. A device to train, strengthen and exercise muscles connected with focussing the human eye substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawing.