Ocular melanoma is a DNA mutation of the eye’s pigment cells causing them to multiply and collect within the eye. While this is the most common type of eye cancer found in adults, it is still very rare. Only a
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 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
Evisceration surgery is a type of ocular surgery performed by an oculoplastic surgeon. The surgery is characterized by removal of the eye’s contents, leaving the scleral shell and extraocular muscles intact. This type of surgery is performed on patients suffering
Since 1997, Stephen Haddad, B.C.O. and his team of board certified ocularists have been proudly serving patients of Orange County with prosthetic eye services. Located in the heart of Orange, CA, our office is conveniently located to the 1-5 Santa
Following a surgical procedure to remove an affected eye, there is a four to six week healing period before a prosthetic eye can be fit. During this time most patients will wear a clear ocular conformer. This temporary acrylic plastic shield
Enucleation surgery is a type of ocular surgery performed by an oculoplastic surgeon. The surgery is characterized by the removal of the eye, leaving the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents intact. This type of surgery is performed on patients
Over the last 25 years, the global population has shown a reduction in the number of people who are blind or visually impaired from the effects of infectious disease. What has increased is the number of people who are blind
Are you looking for a San Luis Obispo ocularist? Ocular Prosthetics, Inc.’s Santa Barbara location is proud to serve the San Luis Obispo region. Located in Historic Knapp Hall in downtown Santa Barbara, we are just a short drive from
