A Feel Good Eye Patch
An eye patch that kids will want to wear Amblyopia affects 3 to 5 per cent of young children and in order to treat this ailment, wearing an eye patch remains the most effective treatment. DrPatch has created a new total occlusion eye patch made of silicone and installed inside the lens using a suction cup. At first glance the patching treatment seems simple, however, for the amblyopic child and his parents it's the beginning of a long journey filled with challenges. "This is why DrPatch decided to come up with orthoptic solutions which are comfortable as well as attractive. Not only will they help treating the eye condition, they also make the entire process more fun for children. This motivates them to be more collaborative and it nurtures their self-esteem!" explains Lyse-Anne Roy, founder of the company. The new total occlusion eye patch is completely free of latex or glue and was created to be comfortable, safe, light, soft, durable and easy to adjust. It's even made with tiny traps to allow air circulation. Finally, being reusable for the entire treatment makes it a wise financial investment for the patient. To answer the demand from eyecare professionals, DrPatch created a display that allows clinics to offer this new eye patching solution to their patients. "Eyecare professionals are the ones prescribing patients with patching treatments so it makes perfect sense for us to make our eye patches available to them, not just selling them over the Internet," explains Roy. Since February, DrPatch products have been available in several clinics in Quebec. "Clinics in Sherbrooke, Victoriaville and Granby, just to name a few, already own one of our displays," says Roy. Danièle Henkel, well known for her expertise in the medical-aesthetic industry and her role as one of the investors on "Dans l'oeil du dragon", the Quebec version of the show "The Dragon's Den", recognised Lyse-Anne Roy's potential and the human aspect of her products immediately. DrPatch is now proud to have her as an investor.
