Custom artificial eyes

An ocular prosthesis, or artificial eye, is a replacement for a missing or injured, unsightly eye. It does NOT restore sight. People who have suffered the loss of an eye will benefit from the restoration of normal eye appearance, helping to restore self confidence.

Full Artificial Eye Prosthesis

This type of prosthesis is for the individual who has had their globe removed. It is fitted by your Ocularist after the socket swelling has subsided. This is typically started 6 to 8 weeks after the surgical removal of your eye.

The prosthesis is custom made for you to match your eye color and to fit your socket. The prosthesis is made from durable acrylic material, not glass. Movement of the artificial eye will depend upon a number of factors but generally there is movement with the prosthesis.

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A Scleral Shell

This is a custom-made, thin eye prosthesis fitted directly over a blind and shrunken globe. It includes the iris (the coloured part of the eye) and the sclera (the white part of the eye). It will, therefore, completely cover up an unsightly, deformed globe. The blind eye must be smaller than the "Good" eye to allow space for the scleral shell to be fitted and to provide a good cosmetic result. The scleral eye shell helps to restore volume loss and will usually assist the upper eyelid to return to a normal position and match the companion eye. Movement with a scleral shell is usually very good.

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Specialty Artificial Eyes - includes an eyelid

In severe trauma situations, either the upper or lower eyelid can be contracted or damaged beyond surgical repair. Due to the unique training of our staff, we are able to create an artificial eye which incorporates an artificial eyelid as part of the prosthesis. This restores balance & symetry to both eyes.

Very few Ocularists have the specialized skills and knowledge to provide this type of unique service. At Marie Allen Ocularist, we specialize in fitting the most difficult of cases.

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