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
While your doctor is your first and foremost resource for your individual postoperative care plan, a number of general guidelines are recommended. Following an enucleation or evisceration surgery, your doctor will likely prescribe a few oral medications such as antibiotics,
Whether you just received your first ocular prosthesis, or have been wearing one for years, there are a few ocularist recommended guidelines to maintain its comfort and cosmesis. As individual care plans do vary, your ocularist is your first and
Macular degeneration or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a medical condition that results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field due to damage of the retina. The macula is what allows you to tasks such
The American Society of Ocularists (ASO) is an international, non-profit, professional and educational organization founded in 1957 by medical professionals specializing in the fabricating and fitting of custom-made prosthetic eyes. The organization was developed to advance the methods, techniques, and
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
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
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
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
