Huge congrats to the Veterans Affairs Technology Transfer Program and Dr. Schallhorn for creating an innovative eye dropper assist device to help patients self administer their medication with accuracy and ease 🎉 . The VA Tech Transfer Program worked with TechLink to find a company to license the eye dropper device and bring it to market. Curious what other inventions the VA has available for your company to license? Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gRSw87gr
Julie Schallhorn, MD, MS, an ophthalmologist at the San Francisco VA, noticed a common struggle among her patients, especially those with limited hand strength and dexterity: applying eye drops was challenging. Drawing on her bioengineering background, Schallhorn developed a device to simplify eye drop administration. Her prototype, crafted from a single piece of plastic, features a hammer-shaped handle that releases a precise drop of fluid. A stabilizing bar rests on the patient’s cheekbone, ensuring consistent positioning. Read More: https://ow.ly/105050TWe9x
