A multi-layered structure in the form of a disposable patch is described
for supporting a light source and useful in conjunction with procedures
for the non-invasive visualization of veins, arteries or other
subcutaneous structures of the body or for facilitating intravenous
insertion or extraction of fluids, medication or the like, which in a
representative embodiment includes a coupling layer for interfacing and
optically coupling with the body surface and conforming to the surface
topography of the body portion of interest, a ring for supporting a light
source, and a reflective layer between the source and coupling layer for
redirecting light reflected from the body surface back through the
coupling layer.