# Device for a patient training for PD who has depth perception problems

**URL:** <https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/device-for-a-patient-training-for-pd-who-has-depth-perception-problems/8444>\
**Category:** Dr. Shree Mulay and Josh Dipzinski, PD Experts\
**Created:** [October 12, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/device-for-a-patient-training-for-pd-who-has-depth-perception-problems/8444 "2021-10-12T13:46:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![Uconnmom83](https://forumcdn.homedialysis.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/a698b9/32.png) [@Uconnmom83](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Uconnmom83)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/device-for-a-patient-training-for-pd-who-has-depth-perception-problems/8444/1 "2021-10-12T13:46:35Z")

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Hello,  
We have a PD patient who is in training and has depth perception issues and can’t make his connections safely. Is there a device out there that can help with this.

Thankyou  
Theresa Niemenski RN

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**Author:** ![mwharris](https://forumcdn.homedialysis.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@mwharris](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/mwharris)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2021, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/device-for-a-patient-training-for-pd-who-has-depth-perception-problems/8444/2 "2021-10-15T02:05:10Z")

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My daughter has the same issue. I have been doing her connections but she would love to do it on her own. I hope you find a device that will help.

Thanks  
Marcia H

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**Author:** ![joshdipzinski](https://forumcdn.homedialysis.org/user_avatar/forums.homedialysis.org/joshdipzinski/32/573_2.png) [@joshdipzinski](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/joshdipzinski)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/device-for-a-patient-training-for-pd-who-has-depth-perception-problems/8444/3 "2021-10-15T03:12:42Z")

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Would you find that a one handed device…a device that would hold either the transfer set or the connection line tightly and securely would help? Or what area would you find most helpful with a device? ( I am currently trying to develop something for everyone! At the end of the day PD can be and should be a caretaker free experience. That feeling of empowerment and self care is what type of device we are looking to create! Please post ideas as we work on it

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**Author:** ![Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forumcdn.homedialysis.org/user_avatar/forums.homedialysis.org/beth_witten_msw/32/541_2.png) [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/device-for-a-patient-training-for-pd-who-has-depth-perception-problems/8444/4 "2021-10-20T23:34:04Z")

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This article on the main Home Dialysis Central website describes a couple of devices to help make connections for people with vision problems as well as suggestion for people with other limitations.

> **[PD - Separating Myth from Fact](https://homedialysis.org/life-at-home/articles/pd-separating-myth-from-fact)**
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