Living with an artificial eye: qualitative insights into patient and family member experiences

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Authors

Florien Boele · University of Leeds

Jessica Kawalek · University of Leeds

Emma Nicklin · University of Leeds

Taras Gout · St James's University Hospital

Judith Watson · University of York

The PERSONAL-EYE-S Study Group · University of York

Amie Woodward · University of York

Abstract

Patients and their family members experience negative impact of being an AEU on their everyday lives and quality of life. There is a potential role for psychosocial support services in supporting AEUs and their families even long after eye loss.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Disorders and Treatments Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: International Ophthalmology

Volume 44, Issue 1, pp. 227-227

DOI: 10.1007/s10792-024-02933-0

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