Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I contact if I need to wear an artificial eye?
A registered ocularist and eye prosthetist. Ask your referring physician for his address and information material.
For the cost assumption you will need a prescription.
When do I get my first artificial eye?
About 2-6 weeks after the operation if the eye socket is considerably healed. After another 2-3 months, the second artificial eye is made, as during that period the eye socket usually changes its shape.
Are artificial eyes very noticeable?
That depends strongly on the cause of the eye loss.
A natural design, an anatomical adaptation and an optimum colouring mostly lead to very harmonic results.
Does the artificial eye move?
The mobility of an artificial eye depends on the functional capability of the eye muscles.
How often should I visit my ocularist before my artificial eye is ready?
After the operation, the first thing you need to do is arrange an appointment with your ocularist. He will inform you in detail about the treatment process. During this first appointment, the ocularist usually works with a model prosthesis. After approximately two weeks, your artificial eye will be made and adjusted. This will take more or less. 1-2 hours.
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