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Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Post-traumatic Eye Defect With a Custom Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report
Akhila Donthoji1, Sreeramulu Basapogu1, Arifa Mahmood1
1Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, IND.
Cureus
|July 23, 2026
Summary
Custom ocular prostheses offer a superior fit and appearance compared to stock options for patients with anophthalmia. This cost-effective method enhances facial aesthetics and patient confidence after eye loss.
Area of Science:
- Maxillofacial prosthodontics
- Ophthalmology
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Ocular defects significantly impact psychological and social well-being.
- Rehabilitation with prostheses restores facial harmony and quality of life.
- Stock ocular prostheses often have poor adaptation, compromising outcomes.
