A novel technique of custom ocular prosthesis fabrication

• Main Authors: Anish Varkey John, S Anilkumar, C Rajesh, Sandhya M Raghavan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
• Series: Journal of Oral Research and Review
• Subjects: Custom ocular prosthesis; iris painting; iris positioning
• Online Access: http://www.jorr.org/article.asp?issn=2249-4987;year=2016;volume=8;issue=2;spage=82;epage=85;aulast=John

The literature provides several techniques for fabricating ocular prostheses, ranging from stock to custom-made prostheses. A cosmetically acceptable ocular prosthesis is that which reproduces the colour, form and orientation of the iris and allows the patient to return to a ifestyle to which they were previously accustomed. A sequence of steps for construction of custom-made ocular prostheses is outlined in this case report with emphasis on accurate positioning of iris using a transparent graph template. Ocular rehabilitation restores the compromised aesthetics, maintains the normal physiology of the ocular area, and increases the social life and self-esteem of the patient.