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Ocular prosthesis

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jul 2007Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, volume 30, pages 152-162 (issn: 1367-0484,

Authors: Kuldeep, Raizada; Deepa, Rani;

doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2007.01.002

pmid: 17320467

Ocular prosthesis

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Abstract

Loss of an eye or a disfigured eye has a far-reaching impact on an individual's psyche'. Additionally it affects one's social and professional life. Cosmetic rehabilitation with custom made prosthetic devices gives such individuals professional and social acceptance and alleviates problems. This article aims at enhance awareness of the cosmetic benefits of custom designed ocular prosthesis. Ocularistry, the science of making ocular prosthesis, has undergone phenomenal growth in recent times. Ocularistry is fast evolving in India. "Ocularist" is the skilled individual involved in fabricating the ocular prosthesis.

Related Organizations

L V Prasad Eye Institute
India

Keywords

Prosthesis Implantation, Eye, Artificial, Anophthalmos, Humans, Prosthesis Design, Orbital Implants

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	citations This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	89
	popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.	Top 10%
	influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	Top 1%
	impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.	Top 10%