Abstract
BackgroundLoss of tissue, whether congenital or traumatic or resulting from malignancy or radical surgery, is accompanied by esthetic and psychological effects. Fabrication of an ocular prosthesis is a challenging and time-consuming procedure. Patients and techniquesThis article describes two different techniques of iris customization on two different patients. First technique describes the iris customization with the use of conventional paint on technique while second describes the photographic method of fabricating the eye prosthesis. DiscussionA sequence of steps of construction of ocular prostheses is outlined, and the critical areas of fabrication and artistic techniques employed in the successful prosthetic treatment are described in this article. Conventional iris paint on technique and digital photographic technique to customize the iris are explained along with their advantages, disadvantages and indications. ConclusionIn addition to decrease treatment time and increased simplicity, digital photography technique is particularly advantageous in cases requiring thin acrylic shell type of prosthesis.
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