Ocu-Guard shields protect your eyes from harmful dental radiation

X-rays expose the eyes to harmful radiation. Even a low dosage can cause a harmful impact, including early onset of cataracts.

Introducing OCU-GUARD leaded eye shields.

With its patented design, OCU-GUARD provides a comfortable, easy and economical means of shielding your eyes from harmful radiation. It does so without interfering in any manner with the work of the dentist, hygienist, dental assistant, or X-ray technician.

Eye shielding also helps alleviate the fear and apprehension that many radiophobic patients have about the potential dangers of radiation.

“Unnecessary radiation exposure to the eyes, especially to children, must be regarded as highly undesirable.”

The Origin

The genesis of OCU-GUARD occurred when our company founder was getting X-rays during a routine dental visit. He was fitted with upper body protective gear, but his eyes were still exposed. He could not shake the feeling that his eyes remained vulnerable to irradiation and harm. This concern led to extensive research and development with experts in the fields of:

• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Ophthalmology
• Manufacturing / Sourcing
• Industrial Design

Compliance

Take a SIMPLE IDEA, and take it seriously.

The efficacy and low cost of OCU-GUARD shields now make it possible to protect your eyes against radiation exposure.

Your Safety

Why it’s so important to make OCU-GUARD eye shields part of your visit to the dentist.

OCU-GUARD sets a first in ocular protective gear with patented flexible eye shielding that is effective, easy to use, reusable, low in cost and does not interfere with diagnostic imaging.

  • Inadvertent eye exposure occurs routinely due to:
    – Patient Positioning – Calibration – Field Of View – Exposure Settings
    – Sensor Placement – Alignment – Beam Centering – Elongation

The eyes are exposed to harmful radiation during dental X-rays more than most realize.

Despite this, protective gear for your eyes has been non-existent until now.

Eye damage

Unlike most cells in the body, lens cells do not regenerate, making them particularly susceptible to radiation exposure. Early onset of cataracts is the most cited effect of radiation to the eyes.

“OCU-GUARD eye shields are a simple, effective tool to reduce radiation to the eyes. Dental patients could have benefited from this years ago, but it did not exist until now.”
Phil Kamins, DDS

Protection for the most vulnerable

This X-ray is actually nothing to smile about, since her eyes were needlessly exposed. Children are far more susceptible to the harmful impact of dental X-rays than adults.

“As a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and practicing eye surgeon, it is known that dental X-rays, even in low dosages, can increase the risk of earlier cataract development, especially in younger people. To help safeguard against this, OCU-GUARD eye shields should be an integral part of every dentist’s safety protocol.”

Roy Rubinfeld, MD, MA

  • Each reusable shield is guaranteed to last for life.
    OCU-GUARD shields clean easily with antiseptic wipes, making them a reusable, sustainable solution that minimizes radiation, while maximizing your eyes’ safety and comfort.