Glossary of Ocularist Terms

  Artificial Eye: An artificial eye is an acrylic eye that can restore the appearance of the face. Anopia: absence of eyes. Anophthalmia: congenital absence of eyes. Anterior: front surface. Canthus: (medial)- demarcation between the sclera and nasal corner of the eye. Collarette: color ring around the pupil. Conformer: plastic or silicone shell usually inserted after surgery to Help form …