Prosthetic management of an ocular defect

Abstract

The disfigurement associated with the loss of an eye can cause significant physical and emotional problems. Various treatment modalities are available, one of which is implants. Although implant has a superior outcome, it may not be advisable in all patients due to economic factors. The present article describes the prosthetic management of an ocular defect with a custom-made ocular prosthesis.

Keywords

• Custom-made ocular prosthesis
• impression technique
• ocular defect