Calibrated eye dropper tip for drug delivery to the eye

Project Overview

A lab in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences needs a device to accurately and efficiently deliver 5µL drops of experimental drugs into the cornea of the eye for glaucoma therapy testing in animals. Currently, the client uses standard micropipettes which deliver exactly 5µL drops, but this method is time consuming, poses a danger to the safety of the animal and makes drop placement difficult. The objective is to optimize accuracy, efficiency, and animal safety in optical drug delivery.

Team Picture

Left to right: Jim Mott, Sarah Switalski, Brooke Sampone, Michelle Tutkowski, Eamon Bernardoni

Files

Midsemester Power Point Presentation (March 6, 2009)
Midsemester Report (March 11, 2009)
Final Presentation Poster (April 30, 2009)
Product Design Specifications (May 7, 2009)
Final Design Report (May 7, 2009)

Contact Information

Team Members

Brooke Sampone - Communicator
Dr. Eamon Bernardoni - BSAC
James Mott - BWIG
Michelle Tutkowski - Co-Leader
Sarah Switalski - Co-Leader

Advisor and Client

Prof. Pamela Kreeger - Advisor
Ann Gabelt - Client