Sun Michael G, Rojdamrongratana Duangmontree, Rosenblatt Mark I, Aakalu Vinay K, Yu Charles Q
a Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago , Chicago , IL , USA.
Orbit. 2019 Aug;38(4):342-346. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2018.1445760. Epub 2018 Mar 2.
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.
上睑下垂是一种常见且可能使人衰弱的临床问题。由于进行性肌病导致的上睑下垂的长期手术治疗可能具有挑战性,因为存在与面部肌肉无力相关的潜在复发和并发症。当手术治疗不再有效时,眼睑支撑器可作为一种替代干预措施。本报告展示了如何利用3D打印以低成本快速设计、制作原型并制造新型定制适配的眼睑支撑器。