REHABILITATION OF OCULAR DEFECT USING CUSTOM MADE OCULAR PROSTHESIS- A CASE REPORT

Abstract

As eye is a vital and important organ, loss of eye can lead to crippling effect on the facial appearance and affects the psychology of the patient. In such cases Ocular Prosthesis is probably the only alternative to rehabilitate the anophthalmic patients. After enucleation, evisceration and exenteration of the eye the main purpose of the ocular prosthesis is to maintain the volume of eye socket and create an illusion of a healthy eye and surrounding tissues. When compared to Stock Eye, Customized Eye Prosthesis provides more aesthetic and precise result. Here is the case report presenting, sequential steps for the construction of the custom made ocular prosthesis in a simplified cost effective manner.