A penetrating eye injury can be worsened in seconds — a hand, a bandage, or accidental contact presses on the globe and extrudes ocular contents. The management principle is fixed: protect the eye, don't press, don't remove impaled objects.
What keeps pressure off a penetrating eye injury through transport?
The FOX Eye Shield is a purpose-built convex aluminum dome that holds its shape over the orbital rim, preventing any external contact with the globe, while the perforated surface lets air circulate to reduce humidity and edema under the shield. At 0.2 oz it adds nothing to the kit, fits either eye, and ships with the white E569W Eye Garter Shield Cover that pads the edges for patient comfort during extended transport. Meets current CoTCCC treatment protocols for penetrating eye trauma.
Why It's the Standard
Rigid Convex Dome
Holds shape over the orbital rim so nothing — hand, strap, or bandage — can press on the injured globe.
Perforated for Airflow
Vent holes let air circulate, cutting humidity and edema buildup under the shield.
Garter Cover Included
The E569W white garter cover pads the shield edges for comfort during prolonged transport.
Ambidextrous, 0.2 oz
Fits either eye without modification and adds negligible weight to any IFAK.
Who Carries It
Tactical & combat medics — penetrating eye trauma at point of injury
EMS & LE — prehospital ocular protection in any aid bag
Agencies — pack-of-50 stocking for MCI preparedness
Pair It Up
Eye protection rounds out a complete trauma kit.
FOX Eye Shield
Protect the Eye. Don't Press.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU — Single | 30-0055 |
| SKU — Pack of 50 | 30-5550 |
| NSN | 6510-01-598-1877 |
| Dimensions | 3″ × 2.375″ (76.2 mm × 60.3 mm) |
| Weight | 0.2 oz (5 g) |
| Material | Perforated lightweight aluminum, convex dome |
| Eye Laterality | Either eye (ambidextrous) |
| Included | E569W Eye Garter Shield Cover (white) |
| CoTCCC | Meets CoTCCC treatment protocols for penetrating eye trauma |
When to Deploy FOX Eye Shield - w/Garter
- Penetrating eye trauma at point of injury: Apply the FOX Eye Shield immediately after any suspected globe penetration — projectile, fragmentation, sharp object — to prevent external pressure from worsening the injury.
- Open globe injury transport protection: The convex dome maintains a protective space over the eye throughout ground transport, vehicle movement, and helicopter CASEVAC.
- Combat and tactical environments: Fragmentation injuries from blast events frequently involve the face and eyes — the FOX Eye Shield is the standard field response to penetrating eye trauma.
- Impaled object protection: When an object is impaled in or near the eye, the shield's rigid dome prevents accidental contact without removing or disturbing the object.
- MCI eye trauma coverage: The 50-unit pack option enables agency and institutional stocking for mass-casualty event preparedness.
- CoTCCC protocol compliance: Carries in any IFAK or aid bag as the standard CoTCCC-compliant field treatment for penetrating eye trauma.
Apply the FOX Eye Shield to the injured eye — convex dome down over the orbital rim. Secure with the included E569W garter. Do NOT apply pressure. Do NOT attempt to remove impaled objects. Both eyes may need to be covered (sympathetic ophthalmia risk); consult protocol for bilateral coverage.
How FOX Eye Shield - w/Garter Compares
FOX Eye Shield w/Garter vs Polycarbonate Eye Shield: The FOX Eye Shield is rigid aluminum — the CoTCCC standard for penetrating/open-globe injuries where a rigid dome is essential to prevent contact with the injured eye. The Polycarbonate Eye Shield is a clear, shatterproof alternative suited for blunt trauma protection and general eye coverage where the rigid aluminum profile is not required.
FOX Eye Shield vs eye patch: An eye patch applies direct pressure to the globe — contraindicated for penetrating eye injuries. The FOX Eye Shield's convex dome creates a pressure-free protective space. This distinction is critical: using a flat patch on an open globe injury can cause additional visual loss or extrusion of ocular contents.
FOX Eye Shield (SKU 30-0055) vs FOX Eye Shield Pack of 50 (SKU 30-5550): Single-unit for individual kits; 50-unit pack for agency, institutional, and MCI cache stocking. NSN 6510-01-598-1877 covers both configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the FOX Eye Shield w/Garter CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The FOX Eye Shield meets CoTCCC treatment protocols for penetrating eye trauma. CoTCCC TCCC guidelines specify rigid eye shields as the appropriate field treatment for open globe injuries — the FOX Eye Shield is the standard item referenced in TCCC curricula for this application. NSN 6510-01-598-1877.
Q: Why must a rigid shield be used instead of a standard eye patch for penetrating injuries?
A: A flat eye patch applies pressure directly to the globe when the patient blinks, moves, or when any object contacts the patch. For penetrating eye injuries, this pressure can extrude intraocular contents through the wound, causing permanent visual loss. The FOX Eye Shield's rigid convex dome prevents all contact with the injured eye — the fundamental protection principle for open globe management.
Q: Does the garter (E569W) need to be removed before applying the shield?
A: The garter is the comfort cover for the shield's rim — it stays on the shield during application. The assembled FOX Eye Shield with Garter (SKU 30-0055) is deployed as a unit: position the shield dome-down over the orbital rim with the garter in contact with the patient's skin, then secure in place with tape or a head bandage.
Q: Can the FOX Eye Shield be used on both left and right eyes?
A: Yes. The FOX Eye Shield is symmetrically designed and fits either eye without modification. A single shield deploys on whichever eye is injured — no handedness adjustment required. In bilateral penetrating eye trauma scenarios, two shields are required.
Q: What NSN and SKU apply to the FOX Eye Shield w/Garter?
A: Single unit: SKU 30-0055, NSN 6510-01-598-1877 (dimensions: 3"×2.375", weight 0.2 oz / 5g). Pack of 50: SKU 30-5550. Both are available through DLA medical supply channels. Contact MED-TAC International for bulk procurement.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Available Options:
- Single Unit
- Pack of 50
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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