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    Ptosis crutch suggestions

    I recently fitted a gentleman up with a ptosis crutch by inverting a rimless bridge with a pad arm and silicone nose pad to hold the eyelid up. Although I have effectively done a few with this method, the man believe's the pad arm and nose pad cosmetically looks out of place. I informed him any alternative will be noticable but he insists to have something different on there.

    I have a lot of time invested with this guy already and would like to know of any resources that provide a product that can meet our demands.

    Thanks,
    Kevin

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    Franel had a ptosis frame. Phone 800 327-2070
    I haven't made one in years. We use to take an old metal temple end (minus the tip) and shape it to conform to the lid and solder it to a metal frame. We covered the metal with the temlple covers that you use to put on cable temples.
    Terry

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    Franel also has real ptosis crutches. Different models for plastic or metal frames (screw-on VS solder-on).
    ...Just ask me...

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