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What is Movable Prosthetic Eye?
Movable Eye Prosthesis offers an aesthetic solution to people with eye loss. Although this type of surgery does not restore eye function, it improves facial symmetry and social confidence. The surgery involves the insertion of a specially designed prosthetic eye to replace the lost or damaged eye. The prosthesis is carefully prepared to have a realistic appearance and thus the facial expression of the person is completed in a natural way.
What is Prosthetic Eye Surgery? How is it performed?
Prosthetic eye surgery is important for individuals who have experienced eye loss. This surgery is the process of replacing the damaged or lost eye with a prosthetic eye that will provide an aesthetic appearance. Before the operation, a prosthetic eye should be designed in accordance with the patient’s existing eye structure. The prosthesis should be of a colour and size compatible with the patient’s other healthy eye.
After detailed measurements, a mould is prepared for the prosthetic eye. The prosthetic eye is made of glass or special plastic material and designed to mimic natural eye movements. During the surgical procedure, it is ensured that the prosthesis fits properly and comfortably in the eye cavity.
After the implantation of the prosthesis, the patient is recommended to undergo regular follow-up visits for several weeks. In this process, the fit of the prosthesis and the condition of the eye cavity are observed. Prosthetic eye surgery offers the patient a psychological and aesthetic improvement.
In which cases is eye prosthesis applied?
Eye prostheses can be applied in various situations. The most common reasons for application include eye cancer, severe eye injuries or serious infections. When the eye needs to be removed, a prosthetic eye is used to aesthetically fill the empty eye cavity.
Congenital anomalies or other medical conditions that cause the eye to lose its function may also require prosthetic eye application. Although these prostheses do not restore vision, they greatly improve the aesthetic appearance of the person’s face and provide self-confidence in social interactions.
The prostheses are custom-made and painted to match the natural eye colours. The maintenance and cleaning of prosthetic eyes is also very important and this should be done regularly for the comfort of the user.
Prosthetic Eye Stages
The prosthetic eye stages include the process of applying a prosthetic eye to the patient. Firstly, a detailed eye examination and measurement is performed. At this stage, the depth, width and peripheral features of the eye cavity are carefully measured. The production of the prosthetic eye is personalised according to these measurements and designed to be compatible with the patient’s other eye. The prosthesis is usually made of lightweight and biocompatible materials such as acrylic.
Aesthetic features such as eye colour and iris details are also taken into account during the design phase. After the production of the prosthesis is completed, a fitting is performed to test its suitability. At this time, it is checked whether the prosthesis fits correctly in the eye cavity and whether it is suitable for the patient’s facial structure. After the necessary adjustments are made, the prosthetic eye is finally placed.
After the implantation of the prosthesis, the patient is expected to undergo an adaptation process. In this process, regular control and follow-up is important for the patient to get used to the prosthesis and not to feel any discomfort. The care and cleaning of the prosthetic eye is also explained in detail to the patient and the patient’s relatives during this process.
Annual controls are recommended for successful use of the prosthetic eye in the long term. During these checks, the condition of the prosthesis, any changes in the face and potential problems are evaluated.
The prosthetic eye may wear out over time or the patient’s facial structure may change; therefore, a new prosthesis may be needed from time to time. These stages are important to ensure that the patient gets the best result both aesthetically and psychologically.
How Much Is The Prosthetic Eye Price?
The price of prosthetic eye varies depending on the underlying cause and the operation to be performed. The treatment plan to be created by our specialist ophthalmologist depending on the detailed examination results may vary from person to person.
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The above information is for informational purposes. If you have any medical concerns or questions, please make an appointment with our ophthalmologists.
