A technique for iris disk positioning on a custom ocular prosthesis

J Prosthodont. 2024 Mar;33(3):301-304. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13731. Epub 2023 Jul 24.

Abstract

Various techniques have been described for the rehabilitation of ocular defects with ocular prostheses to restore lost anatomical structures and correct cosmetic defects. This article describes a technique for optimizing the position of an iris disk over a custom-made ocular prosthesis, by using eyeglasses with customized graph paper pattern lenses. It presents a simplified method that will be useful for people with ocular defects in remote and distant service areas with limited resources.

Keywords: alignment of the palpebral fissure height; graph paper pattern lenses; pupillary distances.

MeSH terms

  • Eye, Artificial*
  • Face
  • Humans
  • Iris* / surgery
  • Prosthesis Design