A Comprehensive Case Report on the Fabrication and Rehabilitation with Customized Eye Prosthesis

J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Jul;16(Suppl 3):S2984-S2986. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_152_24. Epub 2024 May 29.

Abstract

This case report presents the clinical and technical aspects of fabricating and rehabilitating a patient with a custom-designed ocular prosthesis following enucleation due to ocular malignancy. The report details the patient's history, clinical examination, and the step-by-step process of prosthesis fabrication. The aim is to highlight the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach involving ophthalmologists and maxillofacial prosthodontists in providing optimal esthetic and functional outcomes for patients with ocular defects.

Keywords: Enucleation; eye prosthesis; maxillofacial prosthodontics; ocular rehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports