need a NICE eye patch! beige? white? cute!

[calimama]

I had surgery 20 days ago and poor ole left eye wont close and worse, i have double vision!

I have been using a black eye patch i bought at the drug store. The "cup" fits well and is vinyl (i think) so it keeps the light out well, however the thing is so ugly. It is black (cup and elastic) and the elastic is too tight (i dont think my head is SO big!?). MY hubbie took a second one and cut the elastic and made the string less tight, this helps, but the whole thing really looks bad and is right on my face. Since i think i will be using this for a few months i would love to find something a little less... obvious. I asked the opthamologist (nothing) and called a bunch of optomestrists and optical places. NO luck.

Anyone know of any where in US? Perhaps i could order something online...

thanks!

Trish

[sabuck]

Trish,

I too had an eye that wouldn't close for a while and had to go around like a pirate. My surgeon's office gave me a clear colored patch as well as a black one. I'm not sure what part of the country you are in but OSU Medical Center here in Columbus, OH had all the stuff that I needed to get over the hump. I'd wake up and my eye felt like I had soap in my eye. The drying effect made it burn and feel sensitive to everything. Best wishes in recovery. -Bucko

[calimama]

Hey Bucko...

Thanks for the reply. I am glad to hear there is SOMETHING else out there, but i am in Canada so not sure if they let those things over the border (i sure haven't seen any!!!!!!). I will keep looking and hoping...


Thanks for your reply!

Trish

[sgerrard]

Mr. Google suggests:

Eye Patch Heaven has lots of colorful patterns:
http://www.eyepatchheaven.com/index.htm

SightConnection carries ultra-suede eye patches:
http://www.sightconnection.com/eyepatches.html

Or try the one-use stick on type in packs of 20 (band aid color):
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=12421&catid=44621

Steve

[lori67]

Who knew there was an eye patch heaven?

When I first saw the subject of this post, I thought I had accidently logged onto E-bay!   

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

Wow, Steve!  Eye Patch Heaven - who knew 

What a great resource for those who need a patch!  Some very cool designs 

Trish should be able to find something here; glad you could help her.

Jan

[sabuck]

Steve,

Wow! You and Mr. Google are an incredible resource!  Like I said, you're posts are very informative.  But seriously... who would have even thought of "Eye Patch Heaven"  You haven't found a "tinnitus heaven" have you? 

[lori67]

I think that would be more of a "Tinnitus Heck".  Don't want to use the original word I was thinking for fear of forcing Phyl to stop eating her bon bons and relaxing with her feet on the desk to whack me with a virtual ruler.   

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

Lori -

I for one, would pay money to see you whacked with a virtual ruler 

Phyl, where are you

Jan

[4cm in Pacific Northwest]

Way to go sunny deposition Steve!
That is awesome… Google king.


Does this mean that the “drunken sailors in the wind wearing pirate patches club� is now obsolete?

Daisy Head Maizy

[ppearl214]

Lori -

I for one, would pay money to see you whacked with a virtual ruler 

Phyl, where are you

Jan

*runs in, whacks Jan with virtual ruler.....*      

OOOPS! Wrong target! Sowwy! 

*runs back out*

[lori67]

Aw, Jan... I feel your pain...

I guess all that ducking and weaving I've practiced in my years in the medical field have paid off!  Either that or Phyl is just not good at aiming!   

Lori

[ppearl214]

Aw, Jan... I feel your pain...

I guess all that ducking and .....

did you say Duck, duck, duck, duck..... GOOSE!
*runs up behind Lori and gooses her!*

(ok, back on topic you all!)

[lori67]

Oh, now Jan is going to be in pain - AND jealous!   

Lori

[leapyrtwins]

Thanks for the "whack" Phyl - I'm sure I deserve it for something 

And Lori - just how can you "feel my pain"?  Isn't your head still numb?  LOL

Jan