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[Ocular prosthesis production in Norway].

T Lyberg1, M Grip

  • 1Seksjon for maxillofacial kirurgi, Kirurgisk avdeling, Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|August 30, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Individually adapted acrylic ocular prostheses offer a modern alternative to traditional glass eyes for patients who have lost an eye. This new technique provides several advantages over older glass prostheses.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Traditionally, glass prostheses were the primary option for ocular restoration in Norway.
  • Limited alternatives existed for patients requiring an artificial eye.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce individually adapted acrylic ocular prostheses as a viable alternative.
  • To detail the manufacturing technique for acrylic ocular prostheses.
  • To compare the benefits of acrylic versus glass prostheses.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the fabrication process for custom acrylic ocular implants.
  • Comparative analysis of acrylic and glass prosthesis materials and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Acrylic prostheses offer a new treatment option for anophthalmic patients.
  • The study outlines the specific advantages of using acrylic materials.

Conclusions:

  • Individually adapted acrylic ocular prostheses represent a significant advancement.
  • This technique provides enhanced benefits for patients needing an artificial eye.

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