I would urge caution at any use of a device to keep the eyelids open, without proper lubrication the corneas can ulcerate and lead to blindness.
R
Richard Hurtig, Ph.D.
Professor & Starch Faculty Fellow
Dept of Communication Sciences & Disorders
The University of Iowa
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Subject: eye crutches
Has anyone used eye crutches to keep eyelids open?
Any input appreciated.
Thx
Alisa
Alisa Brownlee, ATP
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