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3D printing for low cost, rapid prototyping of eyelid crutches

Year: 2018

Type: article

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.

Source: Orbit

DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2018.1445760

Authors: Michael G. Sun, Duangmontree Rojdamrongratana, Mark I. Rosenblatt, Vinay K. Aakalu, Charles Q. Yu

Institution: University of Illinois Chicago

Language: English

Topic: Anatomy and Medical Technology

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Eye Institute