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Custom-made ocular prosthesis for a pediatric patient with unilateral anopthalmia: a case report
Saurabh Shrivastava1, Surendra Agarwal, Kirti Jajoo Shrivastava
1Department of Prosthodontics, RKDF Dental College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Insights
Congenital anophthalia, a rare condition of a missing eye, can cause significant psychological distress in children. Early restoration with custom ocular prostheses can improve social acceptance and emotional well-being.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Psychology
Background:
- Congenital anophthalia is a rare condition characterized by the absence of an eye.
- Facial disfigurement from anophthalia can lead to psychological distress, including anxiety, stress, and depression in children.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old boy presented with congenital anophthalia of the right eye.
Findings:
- The patient's anophthalmia was successfully managed with a custom-made ocular prosthesis.
- The prosthesis aimed to restore facial symmetry and improve the child's social integration.
Implications:
- Early intervention with custom ocular prostheses is crucial for mitigating the psychological impact of congenital anophthalia in children.
- Restorative treatment can enhance social acceptance and emotional resilience in affected pediatric patients.
Abstract:
Congenitally missing eye, often called as anopthalmia, is a rare condition. This causes disfigurement of the face, which poses psychological effect on children, making them emotionally weak and conscious which, in turn, causes anxiety, stress, and depression at an early age in life. The custom-made ocular prostheses should thus be provided as soon as possible to help children improve their social acceptance. We present a case of 9-year-old boy who reported with congenital anopthalmia of right eye, which was then restored with custom-made ocular prosthesis.
