When a person learns that it is necessary to have an eye removed, this news creates understandable concern and apprehension. Naturally time is required to adjust to how this situation will affect the person's life, appearance and ability to function.

Something that is often not considered at the beginning of an eye loss, but which becomes an important factor after surgery, is how one is going to look and deal with an ocular prosthesis (artificial eye).

The information on this website is offered to answer some of the questions you may have regarding an ocular prosthesis (artificial eye), or flush fitting scleral shells ( prosthetic covers for disfigured eyes ).

 

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