Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Imagine a prosthesis that feels like an extension of yourself, not a replacement
Ocular Prosthesis
An ocular prosthesis is an “artificial eye” that is placed in patients who have lost one or both eyes or were born with some malformation of the eyeballs.
Any of these conditions cause an aesthetic disfigurement of the face that can affect the patient psychologically, causing social problems.
In children, the use of an ocular prosthesis is essential to allow the symmetrical growth of their face since it stimulates the development of the orbit.
Personalisation and details
Although a prosthesis does not restore vision, it provides a more natural appearance because it is custom-made for each patient to match the colour, shape, and size of the contralateral eye, making it go unnoticed by the common viewer.
Materials
The prosthesis is made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a lightweight polymer that is compatible with human tissue and stronger than glass. The prosthesis is polished in such a way that it resembles the surface of a contact lens, allowing for normal lubrication.
The process
The creation of each prosthesis involves many technical laboratory procedures. Below, I will outline the process through which we will collaborate:
We have an evaluation appointment in which I present the best rehabilitation option for your case, explain the entire process and resolve your doubts.
When you decide to begin the treatment, the base of the prosthesis is created, and we also determine the location of the iris and ensure symmetry with the other eye.
At the next appointment, we share a couple of hours of talk while I paint your prosthesis next to you, guiding me in your eye and capturing all the colour details that make it unique.
Once your prosthesis is ready, we will test it with you to ensure that you can confidently put it on and take it off. If no special adaptations are necessary, you will receive your unique prosthesis along with instructions for care and cleaning.
CLINICAL CASES
