[no phi] RE: Eye Care for Eye Trackers Edward Hitchcock 15 Oct 2013 12:47 UTC

I had a patient a number of years ago who could not volitionally blink.  Her family acquired goggles (like swimming ones) that were also prescription lenses...  But the goggles helped to prevent the dry eyes, along with the other remedies you listed below.

I do not recall if they were special goggles in particular...

Ed Hitchcock OT/L
Technology Center
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Hi,
I'm working with someone who has been eye tracking for years.  She uses LC and EyeMax. She is starting to have regular abrasions of the eye which causes lid to close.  Here are the things we have tried and I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas.

Patch worn on eye that is having the abrasions
Cold (refrigerated) eye moisturizing drops
Eye moisturizing gel at night
Topical antibiotics
Cold compresses
Eye rest with closed eyes
More frequent volitional blinking

Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
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