Anopia:
absence of eyes.
Anophthalmia: congenital absence of eyes.
Anterior:
front surface.
Canthus: (medial)- demarcation between the sclera and nasal corner of the eye.
Collarette:
color ring around the pupil.
Conformer:
plastic or silicone shell usually inserted after surgery to Help
form the socket and support the eyelids.
Conjunctiva: mucous membrane that lines the eye socket and covers the
implant.
Cornea: clear covering on the eye.
Cul-de-sacs: tissue pockets within the socket cavity.
Edema:
swelling.
Enucleation:
surgical removal of the eye.
Evisceration:
removal of the eye contents.
Implant: Usually a spherical device placed in the socket at time of surgery
to replace orbit volume after removal of the eye or its contents. Normally made of acrylic Plastic, Silicone or Bio-compatible
material.
Inferior:
lower, as in inferior eyelid.
Integrated Implant:
an implant such as (Bio-eye)
or (Medpor) that allows the muscles of the eye to be
directly attached to it, and in turn transfers the motion from the
implant to the artificial eye via a peg system.
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