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Eyepatch wearers (self.Blind)
submitted by dogdave
I recently lost much of the sight in one eye, (I can see a little motion and light, but not much more than that) and the problems associated with it have me covering it with a patch. Problem is, the mask and patch are constantly "fighting" for space, often overlapping, and the need for prescription glasses as well, and I am constantly needing to re adjust. Has anyone else run into this issue, and how did you resolve it?
KillerLag 3 points 2y ago
Depending on what exactly you need the patch for, I have seen some clients who have no vision in one eye get a lens on their glasses replaced with very dark (almost black) glass. So essentially half sunglasses. But it definitely isn't common.
dogdave [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Hmm, have not heard of that, will have to do some research. I am looking for an occlusion patch, I have pretty severe distortion in the blind eye, which sort of interferes with the sight in my good eye.
KillerLag 1 points 2y ago
https://drpatch.ca/product-category/eye-patches-for-adults/partial-occlusion-adult-eye-patches-for-glasses/
Not sure if this would fit the bill. It looks like it sticks to the lens to act as an occlusion patch.
Not sure if this would fit the bill. It looks like it sticks to the lens to act as an occlusion patch.
dogdave [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Thanks, I have seen those, and that might be an option, I am tied to a budget unfortunately, so those may not be viable.
[deleted] 1 points 2y ago
I had the exact same problem a few years ago. Carefully cut and applied electrical tape did the trick in place of a stick-on patch. I'd say give that a try first since it's removable. If you get good results from that but want something that looks a little more put-together, feel free to DM me and I'll gladly explain how I modified my glasses.
If you need occlusion on the side as well as in front, you can get fabric patches that fit over your glasses like a sleeve. It's not that hard to make one either, if you or a friend has some basic knowledge of sewing. Whatever you decide, I hope you get good results.
If you need occlusion on the side as well as in front, you can get fabric patches that fit over your glasses like a sleeve. It's not that hard to make one either, if you or a friend has some basic knowledge of sewing. Whatever you decide, I hope you get good results.
dogdave [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Yup, side occlusion is an issue, and overall, I would need something sturdier, and am checking all my options.
UpsideDownwardSpiral 1 points 2y ago
Now, I'm just curious. Are stick-on eye patches a thing?
A woman that worked at the low-vision clinic had either a flesh colored stick on patch, or had her eyelid somehow altered in a way. I didn't ask, as I didn't want to be rude. But It really looked like a stick on bandage that covered her eye and matched her flesh tone.
A woman that worked at the low-vision clinic had either a flesh colored stick on patch, or had her eyelid somehow altered in a way. I didn't ask, as I didn't want to be rude. But It really looked like a stick on bandage that covered her eye and matched her flesh tone.
dogdave [OP] 1 points 2y ago
They make band aid style patches, that may be what you are referring to.
astrolurus 1 points 2y ago
Yes, they make them like band-aids and are typically used for kids when they do patching on one side
UpsideDownwardSpiral 1 points 2y ago
I lost nearly all of the vision in my right eye several months ago. I had some similar issues with the very little vision I had interupting the vision in my left eye.
One option I was told about is a contact that has the pupil completely blacked out. It's not noticeable to anyone, because the pupil is already black, and the rest of the contact lens is clear. My low vision doctor talked me out of using contacts, because there is always a small risk of introducing infection into my good eye, and potentially damaging the vision I have left in my good eye. For the most part my brain has figured out to ignore my bad eye, with the unfortunate side effect of a slightly noticeable drift/gaze to the side. If the vision in your bad eye isn't expected to improve, you might consider using a black-out contact in that eye. But I absolutely agree with my doctor, it's not worth the risk to use a contact in my good eye- just in case!
One option I was told about is a contact that has the pupil completely blacked out. It's not noticeable to anyone, because the pupil is already black, and the rest of the contact lens is clear. My low vision doctor talked me out of using contacts, because there is always a small risk of introducing infection into my good eye, and potentially damaging the vision I have left in my good eye. For the most part my brain has figured out to ignore my bad eye, with the unfortunate side effect of a slightly noticeable drift/gaze to the side. If the vision in your bad eye isn't expected to improve, you might consider using a black-out contact in that eye. But I absolutely agree with my doctor, it's not worth the risk to use a contact in my good eye- just in case!
dogdave [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I wish this was an option, but there are issues with the "good" eye that won't allow for contacts. Edit: misread that, sorry. So, the blind eye has not finished healing, they want to give it about 6 months before we go any further. My good eye, as I mentioned, is not in good enough shape to use contacts.
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