A simplified approach to fabrication of an ocular prosthesis: a case series

Indian J Dent Res. 2010 Oct-Dec;21(4):615-7. doi: 10.4103/0970-9290.74236.

Abstract

The eye is a vital organ and an important component of facial expression. Loss of an eye has a crippling effect on the psychology of the patient. Enucleation of the eye is therefore normally followed by fabrication of an ocular prosthesis to improve esthetics. A less complex technique for fabrication of an ocular prosthesis is described in this report of two different cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child, Preschool
  • Esthetics
  • Eye Enucleation / rehabilitation
  • Eye Neoplasms / surgery
  • Eye, Artificial*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma / surgery
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Prosthesis Coloring
  • Prosthesis Design* / methods
  • Prosthesis Fitting
  • Retinal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Retinoblastoma / surgery