Fabrication of Custom Made Ocular Prosthesis for Congenital Defect: A Case Report

  • Neha Sikka
  • Gyanendra Mishra
  • Shashi Bala
  • Pardeep Singh
Keywords: Enucleation, Occular prosthesis, Acrylic eye

Abstract

Eyes are generally the first feature of the face to be noticed. An eye is an important feature of the facial expression, a vital organ and a symbol of beauty. Ocular prosthesis can be classified as stock shell eye, stock shell eye modified and custom-made prosthesis. A custom ocular prosthesis is a good treatment alternative when reconstruction of the defect by plastic surgery or the use of osseointegrated implants is not feasible or unaffordable. This case report highlights the same.

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Neha Sikka, Gyanendra Mishra, Shashi Bala, Pardeep Singh. Fabrication of Custom Made Ocular Prosthesis for Congenital Defect: A Case Report. IHRJ [Internet]. 2017Jun.10 [cited 2024Mar.29];1(3):27-9. Available from: https://ihrjournal.com/ihrj/article/view/24