Open AccessUse of semi-customized method for fabrication of an Ocular prosthesis-A case report
Author(s) -
Piyush Dongre,
F Lalrawngbawli,
Surjargha Mukherjee,
Tapan Kumar Giri
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ip annals of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-4796
DOI - 10.18231/j.aprd.2021.024
Subject(s) - ocular prosthesis , prosthesis , iris (biosensor) , visual prosthesis , prosthesis design , computer science , optometry , medicine , ophthalmology , computer vision , surgery , retinal , biometrics
Loss of an eye can be physically and psychologically challenging for a patient. The purpose of the ocular prosthesis is to restore the appearance of the lost eye. There are many techniques for iris customisation which can be employed to fabricate the ocular prosthesis. This is a case report where in semi-customized method was employed to fabricate an ocular prosthesis in a simple, fast and satisfactory manner.