We are not all mirror images of our right and left sides. Sometimes a pre-surgical discrepancy becomes accentuated post surgically due to loss of tissue support. This could call additional attention to the reconstruction. Within the field of optical esthetics, lenses can be used to to in effect distort this physical discrepancy to become less obvious. In this …
GLOSSARY of Ocular Birth Defects
Here is a Glossary of Ocular Birth Defects for parents and children to gain further understanding. If you are worried about the potential of these happening, you could look at having dna testing in Charleston WV done to see if these defects run in your family, or you could contact your local doctors to discuss options on how to handle …
Ocular Melanoma
Ocular melanoma, the most common type of eye cancer in adults, is a cancer that is difficult to detect and has an unknown origin. Understanding the basics of ocular melanoma will provide the correct steps to properly diagnose and treat this cancer for individuals who may be prone to develop it. Similar to melanoma of the skin, ocular melanoma can …
Retinoblastoma
What is Retinoblastoma? The retina consists of specialized cells in the back of the eye responsible for detecting light, signaling this response to the optic nerve and to the brain producing vision. During the early stages of development in the womb, cells called retinoblasts in the retina rapidly divide and spread into a cancerous tumor known as retinoblastoma. Retinoblastoma generally …
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 …
Congenital Anophthalmia & Micropthalmia
Early Treatment of Congenital Anophthalmia and Congenital Microphthalmia: What is Congenital Anophthalmia? The absence of one or both eyes. Both the globe and the ocular tissue are missing from the orbit. The absence of the eye causes a small bony orbit, a constricted mucosal socket, short eyelids, reduced palpebral fissure and malar prominence.. What is Congenital Microphthalmia? A developmental disorder …
Esthetic Eyes in Singapore
Throwback to November 2016, when Beverly Hills ocularist, Carole Lewis, had the pleasure of being an invited speaker and faculty in Asia Pacific joint trauma session at NUH Eye International Congress 2016 ISOT & APOTS meeting in Singapore. Surgeons from 33 countries attended this technologically prominent event. Carole’s speech on Ultra Natural Restoration covered working with top tiered international Oculoplastic surgeons …
Why Esthetic Eyes?
It is our ability to restore self-esteem and self-confidence by producing the most natural cosmetic appearance for patients who have suffered from eye loss or eye trauma and are in need of eye prosthesis (artificial eye). However, cosmetic touch-up surgical procedures, cosmetic non-surgical injections, lash extension (using Latisse) and in the case below, eyebrow restoration are fully enhancing the …
The Eiffel Tower Like An Iris Structure
Why Esthetic Eyes? We received this beautiful artwork from a patient which is the view of the Eiffel Tower from the bottom up. If you look closely at the intricate detail of this architectural wonder, you will notice how it resembles the structure of an iris. Through our patented digital iris technology, we are capable of duplicating the most natural …
We offer Complimentary Consultations!
Web Consultations Easy as 1-2-3 Set up an appointment via email or calling our office at (310)271-8801. Answer our quick questionnaire which is found on website or can be emailed directly to you. Send photos of both eyes and current full face. Please be advised that you will need a web cam and microphone for the web consultation. Click here …
