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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Anophthalmia and microphthalmia present unique challenges for ocular prosthesis fitting.
  • Standard prosthetic approaches may not adequately address complex anatomical variations and contralateral eye conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a customized methodology for fabricating ocular prostheses for patients with anophthalmia or microphthalmia.
  • To demonstrate the successful application of bespoke ocular prostheses in cases with associated ocular deformities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis.
  • Customization involved techniques such as embedding autologous hair and using pigment emulsions.
  • Prostheses were tailored to replicate specific features like eyelid deformities, corectopia, corneal grafts, and sclerocornea.

Main Results:

  • Four cases with diverse conditions were successfully treated: anophthalmia with upper eyelid deformity, microphthalmia with contralateral corectopia, microphthalmia with a contralateral corneal graft, and congenital anophthalmia with contralateral sclerocornea.
  • The customized techniques effectively reproduced the physical appearance of the affected ocular features.
  • All patients achieved successful rehabilitative prosthetic treatment.

Conclusions:

  • A tailored approach to ocular prosthesis fabrication is crucial for managing anophthalmia and microphthalmia.
  • Customized ocular prostheses enhance patient rehabilitation by addressing individual anatomical needs and improving aesthetic outcomes.