An Innovative Technique for Fabrication of Custom Prosthetic Eye: A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Fabrication of ocular prosthesis is a meticulous process involving specific armamentarium which makes it technique sensitive. Conventional impression techniques involve closed putty impressions in stock trays followed by special tray fabrication and final impression procedures. Iris positioning too, requires emaculate skills and affects the final outcome and esthetics of the prosthesis.

Technique: This case report uses an innovative technique for both, impression making and iris orientation, for fabricating custom scleral prosthesis. The impression for the prosthesis was made with irreversible hydrocolloid impression material, using an innovative method of tray fabrication. The wax pattern was made and iris positioning was done by developing a marking system on spectacles. This case report uses readily available material around us in an innovative way for the fabrication of custom eye prosthesis with a final outcome that is acceptable and appreciated by the patient.