Vitrectomy equipment

Any suggestions for making my husband comfortable while he must remain face-down for a week will be most appreciated.  It is surprising that none of the rental companies I have called in San Diego have the vitrectomy equipment that I have seen in the brochure.  What is a person to do???  Last resort is ordering and having shipped via UPS at great expense.

[Forum-OD-MP]

a tough and very common problem to have.  dont know what to tell you...

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

Suggest you get it shippped - you'll be more comfortable.

[bitterwind]

does he actually have to be face down at all times, or just look down at all times?

if he just has to look down, tell him to wear a baseball cap.  i put the brim down low, to remind me not to look up at all.

also, he can put the tv on the floor and then use mirrors to be able to see it without looking up.

[letha221]

A related discussion, where to buy equipment was started.