Triangular convex pink rigid plastic eye shield also known as an eye patch with black elastic cord strap; ends of cord threaded through holes in top right and left corners of patch and fastened by loosely tied knots; patch has two rows of evenly spaced round ventilation holes near top edge.
Triangular convex pink rigid plastic eye shield also known as an eye patch with black elastic cord strap; ends of cord threaded through holes in top right and left corners of patch and fastened by loosely tied knots; patch has two rows of evenly spaced round ventilation holes near top edge.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Belonged to donor, found at estate yard sale; previous owner was a nurse.
Dates
1990
2000
circa 1990 - 2000
Material
plastic: pink
fabric: black
rubber: black
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-8
Length
22.8 cm
Width
7.4 cm
Depth
1.1 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length when strap is outstretched
Condition Remarks
Minor fraying on ends of elastic cord, exposing rubber
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Website
Reference Comments
“Eye Patch,” Collins, 2019. Accessed 3 August 2019.
Research Facts
Eye patches or eye shields are used to protect the eye area following injury or surgery; the holes near the top edge provide ventilation while the rigid convex shape protects the eye without applying direct pressure to the area; eye patches can also be used to obscure the eye area following traumatic damage or to improve eyesight in one or both eyes.