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 movement of an artificial eye was seldom obtained. New surgical procedures have been developed that now may enable the ophthalmic reconstructive surgeon to achieve acceptable movement of the artificial eye even if the eye was removed years ago.
The ophthalmic reconstructive surgeon works closely with the ocularist who fabricate and fit the prosthesis to insure the patient who has lost an eye has the benefit of the latest advances in custom made artificial eyes and fitting techniques.