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Psychological recuperation of the patient
Advances in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1990
Abstract:
This seldom discussed subject is brought into focus with examples of the complex emotional ramifications of eye loss. The professional who is best equipped to counsel these patients is the ocularist. Patients psychological needs are successfully met with accurate information. Our objective is to alter the patient's attitude concerning losing an eye. A step-by-step method of achieving that goal is presented.