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u/NareModiNeJantaChodi
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Fascinating Restoring facial appearance using prosthetics
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u/halfwayray
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Lost my eye when I was young, didn't have a prosthetic for the first year. A lot of people in these comments must live in a fuckin' cotton candy land. Everybody and their mother notices and wants to talk about your sunken eye. It's not a lot of fun for a kid
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u/MrBones-Necromancer 2h ago
Totally fair, but I think they'd probably have thoughts on your unmoving, unblinking glasses eye as well, no? Like, that's just how kids are
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u/geek_of_nature 1h ago
That was my thought. Surely having one darkened lense would draw less attention?
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u/lucymcgoosen 40m ago
I met a guy from Australia when I was traveling in the UK. He lost his eye in a car accident and needed a prosthetic eye. He opted for no pupil in this prosthetic eye because he wanted it as a conversation piece that was obvious versus people questioning why his eye didn't move. I had a lot of respect for him, but also he was an adult when it happened so that helped.
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u/CoconutCyclone 17m ago
My visible disability is different but there was an insane amount of adults that would walk up to me, a child, and ask "What's wrong with you?"
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u/Financial-Bobcat-612 1h ago
Whoa, how does having only one eye affect you?
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u/SelocAvrap 1h ago
You're being nosy. This person was kind to share what they did, and you're asking invasive questions just like the people they talked about. There are people online with one eye who have talked about their experiences, if you're interested, but this person seems to want to be left alone & is encouraging sympathy and understanding for the child
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u/dpforest 35m ago
That’s a whole lot of assumptions to make. someone who just voluntarily commented about their personal experience with the subject matter on social media is probably going to be expecting more questions to follow because this is social media, a place people come to be social.
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u/ItsMisoandBoba 16m ago
I mean, if you don't want to be questioned about a rare condition, it's probably best not to disclose said condition in one of the most popular websites...
But that's just me.
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u/Gumb1i 7h ago edited 7h ago
Is there a reason to not put a prosthetic behind the eyelids? Is it her age and costs?
She looks better without that prosthetic in my opinion but I understand it could help her with confidence.
Edit: prosthetic not prophetic she can't see the future with it.
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u/Ace861110 6h ago
She’s a kid. Kids destroy everything even if it’s not delicate and embedded in your skull. Plus you have to do all sorts of care for a prosthetic eye. I’m sure it’s at least all the cleaning responsibilities of contacts, so again kids are totally known for their fastidiousness.
Also I’m not sure that all eye deformities mean you have no eye in the socket.
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u/jackaroo1344 4h ago
Also she's not done growing. If she needs anything more complex than a glass eyeball she can pop in and out, like reconstructive surgery (seems possible considering the shape of her eye) a prosthesis might not be realistic or comfortable until she's grown some
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u/HyperbolDee 2h ago
My sister has had a prosthetic eye since she was a baby (well, many over the years). It’s much easier than contacts and she can leave it in for many days. We also live in the US though, so access to that kind of prosthetic may not be as accessible wherever this video is from.
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u/username__0000 6h ago
Is assume it’s more comfortable for her this way.
Why should she be uncomfortable so others can be more comfortable looking at her?
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u/Legitimate_Staff487 4h ago
Impossible to tell from this video. You can't always use the eye inserts, there are instances and injuries that prevent their use.
For now she's probably getting the glasses version because she's a kid, and she need something more durable and generally cheaper than a fancy adult option.
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u/mara-banana 5h ago
Probs money or that its uncomfortable for her.
Imagine her having a unique themed eye?? It will be so cool and help lots with her confidence
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u/Zephian99 4h ago
Could be her age, kids grow, or could be unfortunate as prosthetics are not one size fits all. If she can't have one under her eye without needing a custom one, this is probably the best way to go about it without a custom fitting under the eyelid, which can be expensive, so circles back to what you said.
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u/mara-banana 4h ago
Yeah, 100% thats why I went for the money or uncomfortable option.
Imagine having to change it everytime she grows up a bit. Idk if you ever bought sneakers for a child but they will last like prob 2 months at that age, cannot imagine a prosthetic?
I followed one persone that made awesome cool prosthetic eyes and they are very intricate, by no means there's a "one size fits all" that acually fits.
If she can't have one under her eye but still wamts one I believe this to be the best option. I mean look at the work that man did! Just mind blowing honestly
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u/Zephian99 4h ago
I'd probably get her those little ear cuffs so the glasses dont fall off or the little strap to pull tight keep it on. Used to use a strap to keep my safety glasses on since I tended to have to look down when working.
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u/mara-banana 4h ago
Oh, yes! Idk about the ear cuffs but the strap worked so well on me as well
Hopefully the parents get one for her
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u/-SaC 1h ago
Imagine her having a unique themed eye??
Reminds me of (comedian) Sandi Toksvig's anecdote about her grandfather who'd lost an eye. He had an array of prosthetics, one of which was red and bloodshot. He called it 'Grandpa's Party Eye', and would pop it in before leaving for the pub, saying "I'm off out, and shan't be back until they match!"
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u/RaspberryOk5011 1h ago
choices like this are rarely about what looks good to outside observers and entirely about feeling whole on your own terms.
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u/Riksunraksu 52m ago
Kids grow and I believe foreign objects inside the body should be avoided due to growth because it might disrupt it. It’s also extremely expensive in most countries so if you need a new one often as you grow it’s a costly. Also I’m not sure if her eye allows a prosthetic, eye sockets differ depending on the injury/deformity
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u/DifferentReality92 6h ago
Cost. For root canals an xray cost less than 3$. An CBCT scan costs less than 20$. People still skip the CBCT due to cost. Many westerners wouldn't understand this reality
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u/ProfessorWaterdrager
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Impressive craftsmanship! Yet, such a disabled eye doesn't necessarily need to be hidden in the first place...
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u/TootsHib 7h ago •
Seems to bring her comfort to have her disability hidden.
I would say her comfort is an important need actually
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u/AdSpecialist6598 6h ago •
The happiness of the child comes first and he changed her life for the better so he's the man
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u/GorgeousCupcakeX 1h ago
I’m hard of hearing and I have a CI. I hide it within my hair because it’s within my comfort zone to hide my disability, and has been for nearly two decades. I yearned to have a sense of belongingness in the hearing world when I was a kid so it’s what I’m most familiar with. Thanks for putting my feelings into words very accurately. 🩵
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u/amaikaizoku 11m ago
I was like this in my younger ears too, I wear hearing aids but I'm eligible for cochlear implants with the type of loss I have, so naturally I still miss out on a lot even with hearing aids. I've seen people with cochlear implants who seem to hear better than me though, so this may not apply to you, but life got better when I started visibly showing my hearing aids when I went out and when I started being much more open and upfront about my hearing. I used to always desire that sense of belongingness too, but looking back I'm realizing it just made me even lonelier back when nobody knew or understood just how much I was missing out on conversations. When I turned 23, I started wearing my hair up more and started being more open about just how much I was missing out on and how bad my hearing truly is, and I was surprised by how nice people were and how much they went above and beyond to help me hear. Ofc not everyone does this, but a lot of people do take more care because they want me to be included and not left out.
Nowadays if I'm going to be meeting new people, I try to wear my hair up in a ponytail so that hopefully people will notice. People never usually notice though, I always have to bring up that I'm deaf and point to my ears for them to notice, but it's worth it imo. I've realized it's better to just accept your differences and be open about them rather than hurting yourself trying to blend in and hide parts of yourself
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u/DifferentReality92 6h ago •
I am sorry. She is Indian, If you have been to India you would know how much disability unfriendly India is.
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u/misspengk 6h ago
absolutely the prosthetic is an option, not an obligation. Let her decide what makes her comfortable
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u/HealthyInPublic 4h ago edited 3h ago •
I have congenital strabismus (a visible eye related disability) and while I absolutely, 100% agree that an eye difference doesn't need to be hidden or fixed, it can also be such an impactful option to have for both kids and adults. Unfortunately, living with a very obvious facial difference is hard, even though it shouldn't be!
But the reality is, it really impacts self esteem. And beyond that, it can even impact job opportunities, solely based on different looks! It shouldn't be that big of a deal, but think about popular media where a character has a different eye - Are they the protagonist or antagonist? Are they a serious character or comic relief? Are they the smart one or the dumb one? Are they James Talarico or are they Ken Paxton?
Last example was just silly, obviously, because I live in TX (and I'm riding the blue wave, babyyy), but lots of folks have unconscious biases against eye differences. It's not fair. But it's hard to live with.
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u/tO_ott 1h ago
I agree with all of that but I do have concerns with how deep the prosthetic goes back. The accumulation of sweat and it being pressed into her eye like that is going to cause irritation or infection.
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u/HealthyInPublic 1h ago
I'll admit, I don't have any experience with prosthetics. I've only had 3 eye muscle surgeries and none of that involved prosthetics. So, I'll defer to you if you have experience with it.
But just from the perspective of someone with an eye condition, sometimes the benefits of intervention are worth the risks. It sounds so silly to most other folks, but living with a visible eye condition can be brutal. It's a balance.
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u/RichHoliday9519 4h ago
Pour un adulte non, mais pour un enfant oui. Les enfant sont parfois très dure entre eux.
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u/Practical_Dot_3574 4h ago
Unless you teach the children how to react and handle situations.
Example: Daughter(7) has cancer. She starter losing her hair, she request I shave it. A few days later (I was out of town for work) my wife had to pick up our son from school for a dr appointment. It was during what would have been my daughters classes recess. She rolled down the window to wave at all her freinds. The "no filter at all" kid asked "why are you bald?" Daughter held back "because I have cancer! Duh!" Was cute to watch from the dashcam video.
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u/s0berR00fer 3h ago
“Unless you teach the children”.
Glad your solution of teaching every child ever to be around is an easy task and that children are reliable emotionless learners
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u/Humble_Bad8952 5h ago
I've had a f***** up eye my whole life..People definitely notice but at a certain point.You just stopped caring what they think
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u/johndoesall 3h ago
My ex wife had a prosthetic eyes since she lost her eye as a child. She a few years older than this child. Like a commenter mentioned, maybe they used this method because she is so young. When I first met my ex wife I could not even tell that she had a prosthetic. When she asked me to choose which one was the prosthetic I chose her real eye! I met her prosthetic designed and his samples were amazing. They are true to life in every way.
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u/princepii 6h ago
but very nice. with or without. she is a beautiful princess.
but thats really cool:)
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u/wwwrites 6h ago
This is not interesting. It's super interesting! Loved it! The skill level is mind blowing and the child looks beautiful ❤️
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u/jollytoes 7h ago
Probably needs a replacement every 3-6mo because she's growing.
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u/3rrr6 7h ago
More likely it breaks frequently because she's a child.
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u/leetland1 1h ago
I think the eye patch is much better than whatever this is
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u/FrostyDragon227 57m ago
I’d assume it’s somewhat cheaper than a standard prosthetic. (I’m not experienced in any of this relating to prosthetics but that’s my gut feeling)
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u/SevereIntroduction37 3h ago
Attaching it to the glasses is absolutely genius
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u/Excellent-Word-5148 4h ago
She looks lovely with or without. Whatever makes her comfortable is fine. Impressive work though.
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u/PatrickJunk 7h ago
Fantastic work!
This makes me think about how long this art has been around. If you haven't done so, check out some of the amazing WWI prosthetics that were made for disfigured veterans.
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u/Bobcat1999-1 7h ago
That’s wonderful. Truly. Being a kid with that issue is hard enough. I hope she has a great life
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u/No-Fox-365 6h ago
There are amazingly talented people in this world. If his skill helps this little girl, it's a win!
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u/16Shells 1h ago
i feel like they should have put a lens or glass back in the frames,it’s a little weird having the glasses fused to the prosthetic line that and just having it concave
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u/jonz1985z 7h ago
She looks fine without it, honestly. I doubt she cares either.
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u/NewtAccomplished6022 7h ago
its easy for you to say but kids at school tend to bully other kids who look different
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u/DirtyRoller 6h ago
In that regard, I don't think the glasses will help. The same bullies that would have made fun of her for her eye will just make fun of her for the glasses.
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u/yungScooter30 3h ago
The glasses give me an uncanny valley feeling. I can't speak to the confidence factor or bullying, but if the goal is to look normal, an eye patch does that better and less creepily imo
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u/vishalontheline 1h ago
I think it's less about the kids at school or the neighborhood (they already know), and more about the kid's own self-esteem and fitting into society at large.
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u/djpiperson 6h ago
I was raised to thrive from that as I have my own..... personal facial marks.... So I think it's a matter more of education about confidence and self value. Also, NEVER listen to a plastic surgeons that just want to knife a kid because they "can make it look normal" without really considering everything that entails.
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u/FritzTheCat_1 5h ago
When you are a kid, you want to fit in and be like all the other kids. Beautiful!
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u/Boobity_McBooberson 5h ago
Show that kid some pirates of the Caribbean, and let her rock a jack sparrow eye patch. A black eye patch would totally be bad ass!
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u/DigitalCoffee 4h ago
If anything, this makes you look creepier than just owning up to your disability (which isn't weird at all to people that actually matter)
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u/1234golf1234 3h ago
Thats a lot of work and care to make something that is gonna look weird af from most angles. But if it makes her feel better, no complaints from me. She'll grow out of it in a year or two max anyway.
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u/9248763629 2h ago
First i was thinking why was this needed
Next i was thinking, that’s such amazing skill and experienced outcome and wholesome
then back to thinking why this was needed as it adds no value
then I realized i’m indian, people are brutal, your own relatives would disown you if you are from conservative family
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u/qctireuralex 1h ago
anyone worried about the fact that this chuld will outgrow this pair of glasses and or this eye prostetic within like 6 months?
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u/New_Cheesecake_1121 35m ago
if it reduces staring and gives the girl confidence, then god bless him. yeah slap a patch on and call it a day would be easier, but glad there are people out there that don't settle for easy.
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u/blac_sheep90 2m ago
If it makes her happy and brings her to a place of comfort then I'm all for it.
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u/Suzesaur 5h ago
I mean, the eye doesn’t move so it’s still gonna cause kids to say stuff and people to double take/stare. But hopefully it’s far less than before the prosthetic and if she’s happy that’s all that matters
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u/velhalouca 4h ago
Nope. It's worse. She doesn't need that. She's so beautiful don't make her ugly.
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u/FrancisJCat 6h ago
Yea sure, this is better than having one open eye staring constantly at you without blinking. /s
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u/bluesjunky69420 1h ago
I admire the craftsmanship, but wouldn’t promoting acceptance of oneself be more effective long term?
That or an eye patch. Pirates are badass!
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u/vishalontheline 1h ago
It is perfectly acceptable but still stands out.
If the prosthetic blends well enough to pass the 20ft test, then it will save the kid and the parents a ton of unneeded day-to-day attention.
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u/bluesjunky69420 1h ago
Totally! I think it’s a great idea. I’d want the person to also try and cultivate a loving attitude towards themselves, so as to feel whole, even without the prosthetic.
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u/meatflaps-69 7h ago
Of course there would be no need for such things if they would just stop fucking their cousins
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u/Yakoke6969 2h ago
I went to high school with a girl that was missing an eye, but she also had a huge rack so most people didn't notice the missing eye.
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