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A special photo-epithesis. Case report
R J de Keizer1, K Emmanouilidis-Spek, J Fakkel
1Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology
|January 1, 1995
Summary
A novel spectacle-mounted photo-epithesis was created for a patient with severe socket contraction preventing prosthesis use. This innovative device offers a viable solution when secondary reconstruction is not an option.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Ocular Prosthetics
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Severe orbital or ocular conditions can lead to socket contraction, making conventional ocular prosthesis fitting impossible.
- Secondary reconstructive surgery may not always be feasible or successful for managing such complex cases.
Observation:
- A patient presented with severe socket contraction, rendering standard ocular prosthesis use unachievable.
- Traditional reconstructive surgical options were deemed unsuitable for this patient's condition.
Findings:
- A custom photo-epithesis was designed and fabricated, integrated onto a spectacle frame.
- This approach successfully addressed the challenge of fitting an ocular prosthesis in a severely contracted socket.
Implications:
- Spectacle-mounted photo-epitheses represent a promising alternative for patients with extreme socket contraction.
- This innovative prosthetic solution expands treatment options for individuals unable to wear conventional ocular prostheses.