At times it becomes necessary to surgically remove an eye that has become severely damaged by disease or injury. Such a loss is emotionally upsetting and difficult to accept. An attractive artificial eye that fits properly and moves well helps one overcome this crisis.

In the past, good eye movement of an artificial eye was seldom obtained. New surgical procedures have been developed that now may enable the ophthalmic plastic surgeon to achieve acceptable movement of the artificial eye even if the eye was removed years ago.

The ophthalmic plastic surgeon works closely with the ocularist who fabricates and fits the prosthesis (artificial eye) to insure that the patient who has lost an eye has the benefit of the latest advances in custom-made artifical eyes and fitting techniques.

Natural movement of the eyes is of utmost importance to the patient whose eye has to be removed. It understandable that the patient wants as natural a look as possible. Recent advances in ocular implant technology are staggering.

Please contact the Center for Cosmetic Facial and Eye Plastic Surgery at 727-522-FACE (3223) for more information and a personal consultation.

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