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.
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 | 30-0055 |
| 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 |
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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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