| 1. In combination with a squeeze-type storage bottle containing an ophthalmic fluid, a spray applicator apparatus for efficiently
spraying a portion of said ophthalmic fluid on to an eye, said spray apparatus comprising a body having an axis which is aligned
with an axis of said storage bottle and a cylindrical inlet end portion for attaching said apparatus to a cylindrical outlet
end portion of said storage bottle; an annular outlet end portion for centering said applicator apparatus on said eye and
preventing an eyelid from closing by inserting said circular outlet end portion through a bony ocular opening which surrounds
said eye, said annular outlet end portion having an outer diameter that is slightly smaller than said bony ocular opening
which surrounds said eye; a small nozzle aligned said axis of said body for spraying a small amount of said ophthalmic fluid
on to said eye; a transverse bulkhead which is aligned with an end portion of said nozzle for preventing said nozzle from
contacting said eye, said transverse bulkhead extending outwardly across and away from said axis of said body to form an outer
planar flange portion for limiting the intrusion of said circular outlet portion into said bony ocular opening; and a re-usable
cover for preventing a discharge of fluid from said nozzle and for sealing said body outlet portion when said spray apparatus
is not in use.
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