by Krack Media | Mar 21, 2016 | Blog
One of the most frequent questions our ocularists get from patients shortly after receiving their first prosthetic eye is, “Can I wear makeup?”. And the resounding answer is yes, you can in fact wear normal makeup with your prosthetic eye! While this endorsement is...
by Krack Media | Sep 9, 2015 | Blog
The retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back wall of the inside of the eye. This important part of the optical system is responsible for translating images into neural impulses, which are then transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve. Much...
by Krack Media | Aug 17, 2015 | Blog
Although your board certified ocularist will try their best to deliver the most naturally appearing prosthetic eye, there are times where additional surgery can be utilized to improve the cosmesis. At Ocular Prosthetics, Inc. we work closely with a number of board...
by Krack Media | Jun 15, 2015 | Blog
Glaucoma is a general term for a group of eye disorders characterized by pressure related optic neuropathy. This disease can permanently damage vision in the affected eye, leading to blindness, if not properly treated. Worldwide, glaucoma is the second-leading cause...
by Krack Media | Aug 25, 2014 | Blog
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease characterized by changes to the retina, due to the complications of diabetes. This type of retinopathy can eventually lead to blindness if not properly monitored. Unfortunately almost 80 percent of all patients who have diabetes,...
