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In eye-patching for strabismus, should you close or open the patched eye?
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Usually easier to: Close the patched eye if taping on eyepads--will avoid abrasions. The goal of patching is to block incoming light into the eye, so if using an eye shield without a pad, eye doesn't have to be truly patched closed underneath.
Answered 12/13/2014
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