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SIZING: Choosing
a correct size is important to the appearance and comfort of the patch. In general, men are best suited to the large and extra
large sizes, while women generally best use the medium. The small size is for children.Although these are general and
may vary slightly, for most models the sizes are as follows: X-Large = 85mm X 70mm
Large = 75mm X 65mm
Medium = 65mm X 50mm
Small = 50mm X 40mm
The exception to the above are the "streamline"
models, which are generally narrower than indicated in the above. WEARING
HINTS:
Do not adjust the band too tight, as
this will cause it to slip down your head and too much tension will be uncomfortable.
For the most comfort the
band should be worn approximately one-half to one inch above your opposing eyebrow and arch gently over the brow.
The portion of the band on the side of the patched eye should be worn slightly above the tip of your ear.
The
band should be worn underneath your hair if possible, as this also helps keep it from slipping downward.
For men
with short to medium hair, simply place the band in the desired position and use the edge of a comb to raise the hair up and
over the band.
For women, a good trick is to place the band over the your wrist of your left hand. With your right
hand use a comb to separate your hair where you want the band to be, while holding the hair upwards with your left hand. Hold
the gathered portion of your hair and slide the patch over your hand and hair and into place.
If you need to keep
the covered eye comfortably closed, an eye pad can be used underneath the patch. One hint to help keep the pad in place is
to cut it to the shape of the patch, but slightly smaller.
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INSTALLING THE O-RINGS
Each eye patch is shipped with
the band separated, as it is impossible to determine the right amount of tension for every person. Many customers simply choose
to tie the band once they determine a comfortable tension.
For those who would like a more adjustable fit, we include
two six millimeter O-rings with your patch. Installed correctly, the O-ring closure allows for a secure, yet highly adjustable
fit.
To install the O-rings simply requires that you adjust the band to the right tension, then sew the rings on one
side of the band. The loose end may then be fed through the rings as indicated in the photo. As the band loosens over time,
it is simply a matter of adjusting the tension by pulling the band tighter. If installed correctly the O-ring closure is very
secure and will not loosen or come undone.
Step One: Place the patch over your eye and pull the elastic band around
the back of your head. Determine a comfortable tension and note the position of the bands in the center rear of your head.
Step Two: Once you have determined where the bands should meet, slide one side of the band through both O-rings.
Step
Three: Sew O-rings tightly on the band. Refer to the photo.
Step Four: Feed the opposite band through both O-rings,
then separate the rings and feed the band through the center and out the bottom ring. Again, refer to the photo.
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Resources Useful Web Sites and Publications
Many of our customers purchase an eye patch due to the recent loss of an
eye to injury or disease. While losing an eye is a traumatic and life-changing event, many resources are now available to
help make the physical and emotional adjustment to monocular vision a little easier. While we cannot endeavor to provide a
full range of information on this site, it is our pleasure to refer those in need to a few resources we feel may be useful.
Engineer and aviation expert Frank Brady lost his eye in a rather unusual flying accident and in 1972 published
an excellent guide to life with one eye called “A Singular View – The Art of Seeing With One Eye”. Mr. Brady’s
book is highly recommended and can be purchased through his website at
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After
losing his eye to cancer in 2000, author Jay Adkisson started the first internet website dedicated exclusively to those that
face the loss of an eye. This is an excellent source of both information and peer support at:
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"Eye
Believe" is a support group based in the United Kingdom for those who have lost and eye primarily (though not exclusively)
to occular cancer.
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Sporting
a stylish black patch over her left eye, Sonia Velasquez is a strikingly beautiful and talented fashion model, journalist
and television personality. Although her website at:
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