Simplest Way to Fabricate Custom Made Ocular Prosthesis- A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Loss of eye whether congenital or due to trauma causes disfigurement and affects the patient psychologically. An ocular prosthesis can improve the esthetic as well as confidence of the patients. Ocular prosthesis can be custom made or readymade eye shell. To improve the comfort and matching of the prosthesis with that of adjacent natural eye a custom made ocular prosthesis is preferred. In this case report custom made eye is fabricated from an impression made in stock eye shell.
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Dr. Lylajam. S
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