Prosthetic eye surgery is performed in order to improve the external appearance of the person who has lost his sight permanently for any reason and to ensure that he continues his social life in the best way. The purpose of these surgeries is to provide a cosmetic improvement that cannot be distinguished from the other eye in appearance.
Types of Prosthetic Eyes
There are many types of eye prostheses used today. According to their structure; can be classified as glass, porcelain, acrylic material. According to the type of production, we can divide it into fabrication (ready-made production) and personalized production.
Fabricated eye prostheses are produced in various sizes, colors and certain standards, and are applied to the eye socket ready-made. Personalized eye prostheses, on the other hand, are prostheses that are specially prepared for the patient by taking measurements, painting the eye color one by one, and mutual rehearsals.
How is it attached?
During the removal of the eye, a ball is placed in the empty area. After a few weeks, the eye socket mold is prepared for the prosthesis and the prosthetic eye is placed in the eye socket. Finally, the finishing touches are made according to the position of the prosthesis.
During the removal of the eye, a ball is placed in the empty area. After a few weeks, the eye socket mold is prepared for the prosthesis and the prosthetic eye is placed in the eye socket. Finally, the finishing touches are made according to the position of the prosthesis.