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| 1. Enucleation / Evisceration |
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Ocular prosthesis |
| Eye or eye contents are removed and volume is replaced with an implant. |
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| 2. Ptisis bulbi |
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Scleral shell |
| Non functioning, disfigured eye remains in orbit. |
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| 3. Pediatric patient |
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Serially larger conformers |
| Babies or small children with microphthalmicor anophthalmic sockets. |
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4. Glaucoma with drain and conjunctival flap
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PFE and shell |
| A flap of conjunctiva tissue is grafted over a sensitive cornea. Certain surgical work affecting the surface of the eye may require a specialized shell prosthesis. In such cases, we use a slit lamp and a clear Preliminary Fit Evaluation shell to view and preserve any delicate surgical work. |
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| 5. Exenteration |
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Orbital Prosthesis |
| Lids and all contents of orbit are removed. |
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