The Difference Between a Stock and Custom Prosthetic Eye

A stock artificial eye is, as the name suggest, a mass produced prosthesis of general specifications for size, shape, and iris color.  These “ready-made” prosthetic eyes are not recommended for any patient due to their lack of individual characteristics.  Unlike a...

Retinal Detachment: The Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions

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...

Cosmetic Eye Socket and Eyelid Restoration Surgery

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...

Carol L., Stockton, CA

A very good friend needed transportation from Stockton CA, to Ocular Prosthetics to replace her eye prosthetic we drove down the day before her appt ! This is the second time she has been here for a replacement! We arrived at 9am and the process began! Steven is one...

Prosthetic Eye Correction for Cloudy Cornea

The cornea, a clear dome-shaped area covering the front of the visual eye components, is responsible for more than just providing a protective barrier.  In order to effectively pass and bend light from a person’s surroundings to form a focused image on the retina, the...