I’ve actually worn a pair of these glasses our OT made. Of course I do not have MND but I was able to still blink while wearing the glasses. Was odd to get used to at first but they grew on me. It gave just enough opening that it would work with eye gaze.

 

From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Hurtig, Richard R
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 3:29 PM
To: <xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com>
Subject: Re: Locked In PALS with eye closure article

 

I would urge caution. There is a risk of corneal ulceration with inadequate lubrication.

Richard Hurtig, Ph.D 

Professor Emeritus

Director of the Assistive Devices Laboratory

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

The University of Iowa

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On Sep 30, 2014, at 4:51 PM, "Alisa Brownlee" <xxxxxx@alsa-national.org> wrote:

Interesting article about a physician that designed a pair of glasses for a PALS that could not hold his eyes open anymore

 

http://www.timesofisrael.com/quick-thinking-doc-helps-als-patient-see-a-better-future/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

Alisa

 

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ALS Association, National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter

 

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