3D printing for low cost, rapid prototyping of eyelid crutches. (4th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sun, Michael G.; Rojdamrongratana, Duangmontree; Rosenblatt, Mark I.; Aakalu, Vinay K.; Yu, Charles Q.
• Is Part Of: Orbit. Volume 38:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 342
• Page End: 346
• Publication Date: 2019-07-04
• Subjects: 3D printing -- blepharoptosis -- eyelid crutch -- lagophthalmos -- progressive myopathy; Eye-sockets -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Eye-sockets -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Orbit -- surgery -- Periodicals; Orbital Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2018.1445760
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-6830

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Blepharoptosis or ptosis is a common and potentially debilitating clinical problem. Long-term surgical treatment for ptosis caused by progressive myopathies can be challenging due to potential recurrence and complications associated with facial muscle weakness. When surgical treatment is no longer effective, an eyelid crutch can be used as an alternative intervention. This report demonstrates how 3D printing was used to rapidly design, prototype, and manufacture new custom-fit eyelid crutches at a low cost.