The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation
Summer 2012
F OUNDATION
A PATIENT ADVOCACY NONPROFIT
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Immobilizer Pillow Vision…
Bob Bellizzi, Executive Director
In my email inbox 2 weeks ago:
"Hello, my name is Charlotte. I am 52 years old and have
been struggling with Fuchs dystrophy for several years. I
had my cataracts removed a few months ago and now
Many surgeons who perform corneal have severe Fuchs dystrophy. It is so bad in the mornings
transplants and other surgical procedures that I cannot see to drive to work safely anymore and I
require the patient to spend considerable time may not be able to keep my job because of my sight. I
on their back in an 'eyes up' position. Since can't afford the corneal transplant; I have no insurance,
patients need postoperative rest, it is very had to give it up".
difficult to ensure that they remain in this
I made arrangements for her to get an evaluation from
position while sleeping.
one of our advising surgeons who helped to "write the
The Head Immobilizer Pillow, illustrated above, book" on partial corneal transplants. They brought her in
is a practical way for the patient to stay in an for the evaluation and a few days ago I received this email
eye‐up sleep position. It is easily adjusted to from Charlotte:
individual taste and can be padded by the
“…my appointment went quite well…good news is that
patient for comfort and fit. Members who
(they have) scheduled me for surgery…this summer, which
bought the Head Immobilizer Pillow found it
means that I will not have to forfeit my job, which I love.
easy and practical to use. The Head Immobilizer
THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU…From the bottom
Pillow is a practical tool for patients. US$29.95
of my heart! I WILL BE ABLE TO SEE AGAIN!…I have been
plus shipping & handling. Order online!
so depressed, thinking that there was no hope for so long,
www.cornealdystrophyfoundation.org/html/ekpillow.html and now this…I am SO happy and grateful. ‐ Charlotte
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation
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