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Person with eye prosthetic and vision impairment (self.Blind)
submitted by tyedyejam
Hello, hope this isn't inappropriate to ask, but I work at an organization that works with people who are visually impaired as a independent living skills trainer, and there is a person who has one eye with glaucoma and the other eye has a prosthetic. He mentioned he has a difficult time to get the pupil aligned straight out when inserting his prosthetic because of his low vision and lowered acuity. Otherwise no difficulty with his dexterity. Is anyone here working with persons who are visually impaired can offer advice for this very specific issue? My only thought was to somehow engrave a cross that will not affect the integrity of the prosthetic or damage the tissue, but would act as a tactile guide to orient the pupil. Of course this would need to be done by the maker of the prosthetic. I am not sure if this is something he has inquired about. But I thought I would try here. Thanks!
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zosobaggins 4 points 2y ago
A friend of mine had a prosthesis made and he told me the prosthesi...tist (?) use what seemed like a suction nerf dart to align and place it for him. Maybe if the person you know has their prosthetic laid down they could align a small suction thing to it to help align. I’d call an ocular prosthetic maker, there may be something specific for it. Good luck!
BenandGracie 1 points 2y ago
I have had both my eyes removed, and here is how I do it. First, as others have said he should not be taking it out very offten. The longer you can leave it in the better. If he does need to take it out, I usually use a cup like thing to pop it out. To put it back in, I find the thicker edge and aim it towards my nose. I then slide the top edge under my upper lid and pull down on the bottom lid as i tip the bottom edge in. Once the eye is in, I blink a few times to make sure it is in place.
As others have said, it should naturally fit correctly, but I have had times where it slips when I put it in and it won't turn on its own. I usually have a sighted person look at me to see if my eyes are turned right after I clean them. I can usually feel if they are not in right, but I usually have someone check. I only take mine out once a year or so for cleaning.
As others have said, it should naturally fit correctly, but I have had times where it slips when I put it in and it won't turn on its own. I usually have a sighted person look at me to see if my eyes are turned right after I clean them. I can usually feel if they are not in right, but I usually have someone check. I only take mine out once a year or so for cleaning.
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socksandstars 1 points 2y ago
I have the exact same job as you!
I worked with someone who had two prosthetics and I was told to have an on-site nurse make the adjustment, or just tell the person when they’re aligned if they do it themselves. I know that doesn’t really help with your question.
I think the tactile mark is a good idea, though. But I assume the prosthetic would have to be cleaned more often to prevent bacteria/gunk from harboring in that tiny crevasse.
I worked with someone who had two prosthetics and I was told to have an on-site nurse make the adjustment, or just tell the person when they’re aligned if they do it themselves. I know that doesn’t really help with your question.
I think the tactile mark is a good idea, though. But I assume the prosthetic would have to be cleaned more often to prevent bacteria/gunk from harboring in that tiny crevasse.
brimstone_tea 1 points 2y ago
Maybe you could find something to stick on that can be easily removed once the eye is in.
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