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A simple new method for the construction of a ptosis crutch
Author(s) -
Walsh Glyn,
Rafferty Peter R. M.,
Lapin John
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
ophthalmic and physiological optics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.147
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1475-1313
pISSN - 0275-5408
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-1313.2006.00388.x
Subject(s) - crutch , ptosis , simple (philosophy) , computer science , medicine , engineering , surgery , structural engineering , philosophy , epistemology
A technique by which a ptosis crutch can be fitted in minutes, using readily available and inexpensive materials and tools, is described. No specialist skills are needed and the device can be fitted to existing frames and lenses.