Tips and Tricks for Artificial Eye and Scleral Shell Maintenance Most Health Authorities recommend semi-annual exams & “Glazing” of the artificial eye. On an annual basis, we evaluate the prosthesis-socket relationship with impressions, study model and socket exam to insure proper fit and function. This is important for children wearing a prosthesis since their growth patterns will cause significant changes …
We Cherish Your Trust In Us
For almost 75 years, Esthetic Eyes has been a leader in ocularistry, creating the most natural cosmetic appearance for our patients who have suffered eye loss or eye trauma. This includes full ocular prosthetics (e.g., prosthetic eye, artificial eye, acrylic eye) for those whose eye has been surgically removed (i.e. enucleation), as well as scleral shell prosthetics for those whose …
The Final Confidence Builder
One of the most validating aspects of our work at Esthetic Eyes is the positive feedback we receive from our patients. We empathize with their journey and what led them to us. Each story is different, yet equally poignant and personal. Esthetic Eyes works tirelessly to provide a custom-made prosthesis (i.e. prosthetic eye, artificial eye, scleral shell) to ensure each …
Scleral Shell With Optics
There are some conditions of the eyes which allow people to retain vision, however some eyes may appear distorted and/or have blemishes. With strategic non-surgical procedures, an ocularist will be able to properly accommodate ocular prosthetic pieces which will help maintain their vision with an incredibly enhanced appearance. A scleral shell with optics is able to accentuate the intricate fitting …
What Makes Beautiful, Attractive Lips?
Lips define our expressions, speech, how we eat, how we drink and more. As we can see, from the wide variety of movements our lips produce, it is simple to understand how these movements can quickly lead to wrinkles. Many people invest in getting a smile makeover in Rochester or wherever they are located when their teeth start to show …
What is Stenting?
In medicine, a stent is a metal or plastic tube inserted into the lumen of an anatomic vessel or duct to keep the passageway open. There is a wide variety of stents used for different purposes, from expandable coronary stents, stenting for peripheral vascular disease, and stents used to help tear flow from the duct to the nasal passage. In …
What Is The Best Solution To Soak A Prosthesis In Overnight?
Possibilities: OCuSOFT Tap Water Distilled Water Contact Lens Saline Solution Effervescent Denture Cleaning Solution By tradition, we have used sterile saline solution to rinse ocular prosthetics for several decades. With advanced technology and information from a longstanding cardiologist patient of mine, we discussed the removal of his scleral shell at night as an operating surgeon and soaking it in distilled …
What do you prefer, a Glass Prosthesis or an Acrylic Prosthesis?
With the help of scientifically advanced tools and computer graphics, acrylic prosthetic eyes are becoming the most modern and efficient method for prosthetic eye replacement. With acrylic prosthetics, also known as PMMA (or polymethyl methacrylate), there are multiple advantages proven to produce the best outcome for patients. Combined with the ease and comfort of wearing an acrylic eye, they also …
What is ICAN?
What is ICAN? ICAN stands for the International Children’s Anophthalmia Network. It is a support group made up of families who have a child diagnosed with very underdeveloped eyes and professionals who treat anophthalmia and/or microphthalmia. For many parts of the world, this disease is rare and therefore, it is difficult to treat since many professionals lack experience. Carole Lewis, Board Certified …
Conjunctivitis and GPC
There is an evident reaction individuals might experience once a foreign item is introduced to the inner eyelid tissues. It is likely for a patient who utilizes ocular prosthetics to encounter these effects and concerns. One of the possible side effects from ocular prosthetics may be conjunctivitis or GPC, “Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis”. GPC is an irritation and inflammation of the …
