External pressure on a penetrating eye injury — from hands, bandages, or accidental contact — can extrude ocular contents and permanently worsen the prognosis. The point-of-injury answer has to be rigid, light, and idiot-proof under stress.
What's the standard-of-care shield for a penetrating eye injury?
The NAR Polycarbonate Eye Shield (PES) is a convex dome of rigid, shatterproof polycarbonate placed over the injured eye and taped at the perimeter. Its dome geometry holds a protective air space over the globe, blocking pressure that could worsen the injury. Translucent orange lets the patient perceive gross light/dark while staying protected and makes the shield easy to spot in a kit. Vent holes prevent moisture buildup, it fits either eye, and the shell is engraved with its own application instruction. Meets CoTCCC treatment protocols for penetrating eye trauma.
Why It's the Standard
Shatterproof Polycarbonate
Rigid dome survives the kit and the field where a brittle shield would crack.
Engraved Instructions
The shell reads “Tape over eye this side out. Nothing under shield” — field guidance with zero training.
Translucent Orange
Lets the patient sense light/dark, and stands out from other coverings in the kit.
Vented, Either Eye, 0.2 oz
Air circulation, ambidextrous fit, negligible weight in 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-100 stocking for unit resupply
Pair It Up
Eye protection rounds out a complete trauma kit.
Polycarbonate Eye Shield
Shatterproof. Standard of Care.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU — Single | 30-0142 |
| SKU — Pack of 100 | 30-0143 |
| Dimensions | 3″ × 2.375″ (7.6 cm × 6 cm) |
| Weight | 0.2 oz (5.7 g) |
| Material | Rigid shatterproof polycarbonate |
| Color | Translucent orange |
| Ventilation | Perforated vent holes |
| Eye Laterality | Either eye |
| CoTCCC | Meets CoTCCC treatment protocols for penetrating eye trauma |
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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 100
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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