Category: Prosthetic Eyes

What if my eye is damaged? Eye damage can occur for many reasons. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly 2.5 million people in the US suffer eye damage each year. Many more get a damaged eye due to disease. Sustaining eye damage can be traumatic and sometimes painful. Replacing it doesn’t have to be. When trauma or disease strikes,…

Many people believe that having a crooked eye is simply a problem they will have to live with forever. In fact, an ocular prosthesis can help people with crooked eyes look and feel “normal,” and thereby help other people feel normal around them. A common misperception about ocular prosthetics is that they are round and sit in…

John Stolpe at The Association of European Ocularists The 12th Congress of the Association of European Ocularists took place in the captivating city of Palermo, Italy, in 2023. This event brought together ocularists from across Europe, offering a unique platform for advancements in the field of ocular prosthetics. Among the highlights of the conference was…

Prosthetic Eye Movement Prosthetic eye movement is an important aspect of a prosthetic eye, also known as an artificial eye. A prosthetic eye is a medical device that is used to replace an eye that has been lost due to injury or disease. While a prosthetic eye cannot restore vision, it can improve the appearance…