Combat Eye Shield
A patented, sterile ocular shield for penetrating eye injuries — a rigid aluminum fox shield on a large hydrogel disc that adheres without pressure on the globe.
What is the Combat Eye Shield? A patented, sterile ocular protection device (SKU HHCES01) for penetrating eye injuries in tactical and combat environments. It combines a 6-inch hydrogel disc with an aluminum fox eye shield that adheres securely without pressure on the globe, consistent with CoTCCC guidelines for penetrating eye trauma. Packed dimensions 3.25" × 8" × 0.5"; weight 1.7 oz; includes a 4" × 4" gauze pad for surface prep.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Safeguard Medical (formerly H&H Medical Corp) |
| SKU | HHCES01 |
| NSN | 6515-01-590-2668 |
| Design Patent | No. D674,903 |
| Packed Dimensions | 3.25" × 8" × 0.5" |
| Weight | 1.7 oz (48 g) |
| Shield Components | 6-inch hydrogel disc + aluminum fox eye shield |
| Included Accessories | 1× 4" × 4" gauze pad for surface prep |
| Packaging | Vacuum sealed, sterile |
| Latex Content | Not made with natural rubber latex |
| CoTCCC Status | Consistent with CoTCCC guidelines for penetrating eye trauma |
What It Is
Penetrating eye injury is a leading cause of preventable vision loss in both combat and law enforcement contexts. Battlefield experience in Iraq and Afghanistan showed ocular injuries accounting for a disproportionate share of disfiguring wounds, driving demand for a compact eye-protection device a medic could carry to the point of injury. The Combat Eye Shield was designed in collaboration with active-duty military surgeons to meet that need.
The patented construction (Design Patent No. D674,903) combines an aluminum fox eye shield that provides rigid, non-contact protection over the orbit with a 6-inch hydrogel adhesive disc that creates a large, gentle contact surface for attachment. The large surface area matters when adjacent facial trauma, burns, or lacerations are present and rigid tape would adhere poorly or cause further injury. The hydrogel disc holds across a range of skin conditions without harming surrounding tissue.
Each package includes a 4" × 4" gauze pad for gentle surface cleansing before application, supporting proper adhesion when blood or debris is present. The assembly is vacuum-sealed and sterile, ready for immediate use, and contains no natural rubber latex — useful in emergency settings where allergy history is unknown. Its compact size fits virtually any IFAK without displacing higher-priority hemorrhage-control items.
Operating notes. The defining principle of penetrating-eye-injury care is that no pressure is ever applied to the globe — the rigid shield is designed to bridge the orbit so the hydrogel adheres to surrounding skin without contacting the eye. The uninjured eye is generally left uncovered, and the casualty is evacuated for ophthalmologic care as soon as tactically feasible. Under TCCC, penetrating eye trauma is typically a lower-priority (“can wait”) injury behind hemorrhage and airway, but appropriate coverage during evacuation protects against contamination and further damage. This summary is not a substitute for accredited training or local protocol.
See also: IFAK Kits & First Aid and Massive Hemorrhage Control.
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All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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