Customised ocular prosthesis- A simplified approach

The disfigurement after the loss of an eye can cause significant physical and psychological disturbance to a patient. The rehabilitation of an ocular defect patient is a challenging task both clinically and technically. A Custom made ocular prosthesis aids in replicating the exact location of the iris and gaze of the patient along with an accurate reproduction of the color, contour, and size of the contra lateral natural eye. This article describes a simplified approach for fabricating an accurate, esthetic and well-fitting custom-made ocular prosthesis in an attempt to restore facial symmetry and normal appearance of an anophthalmic patient.