I had the great pleasure of enjoying a breakfast with a wonderful group of people last Sunday. We came together to put together the foundations for a mind map to illustrate the journey people may go through when they are
We are always keen to get out to the hospitals and talk to the staff about patient concerns. One of the clinic nurses recently told us that some people choose not to have an artificial eye fitted. She said that
Writing down your eye loss story is a powerful way of helping yourself adjust. I learnt this at Australian Ocularlists Association training last week-end in Fremantle. Pychologist Michael Tunnecliffe shared some insights from his thirty years of speaking with people
On the 11th of May 2008 I am visiting Dubai to run a clinic fitting artificial eyes. It’s been a year since my last trip to Dubai. The purpose of this visit is to promote the artificial eye service that
Hearing the news that your eye has to be removed is like having a rug ripped out from under your feet. Suddenly, you’re overwhelmed with feelings – shock, numbness, disbelief, anger, sadness, fear and anxiety. And then the questions begin:
This week, Jenny was supposed to be in East Timor for an artificial eye clinic. Sadly, with all the unrest in that part of the world, she has had to abandon her plans. But all is not lost for the
ArtEyes is an Australian based email network for people with artificial eyes. It’s a safe place to air fears and concerns, ask questions or just get to know one another across vast distances. Support for eye loss and living with
Over the past six weeks, Jenny has been bravely manning the fort while I’ve been in the Philippines. Now while she’s in Darwin and East Timor, it’s my turn. But even though the workload is incredibly demanding on one person,
Three years ago I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be great to have a support group for people with artificial eyes. I spoke this thought out loud to Jenny, and then to Jo Oosterhoff. Jo’s son Joey lost an eye
The taking of an impression – phase one of the process of making an artificial eye – is slightly uncomfortable for anyone. For one thing, the paste syringed into the socket is cold. And as it sets, the sensation is
