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. 2 hours.
What material is the artificial eye made of?
We basically distinguish between artificial eyes made of glass and those made of plastic. In my institute we use a high-quality and most important body-compatible glass.
Prosthesis made of plastic have considerable disadvantages in comparison to the glass material. They are only used in exceptional cases. Please ask me about this.
How long does an artificial eye last?
Glass eyes last approx. 1 year due to their resistant surface. However, environmental influences, dust, dirt and functional failures of the eyelid can reduce the durability. In children, the durability is also shorter, as they are still growing.
Can the artificial eye break?
Yes. That is why you need to be careful when handling it (see care instructions). In the eye socket, the artificial eye is well protected by the facial bones and can not be damaged.
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. 2 hours.
What material is the artificial eye made of?
We basically distinguish between artificial eyes made of glass and those made of plastic. In my institute we use a high-quality and most important body-compatible glass.
Prosthesis made of plastic have considerable disadvantages in comparison to the glass material. They are only used in exceptional cases. Please ask me about this.
How long does an artificial eye last?
Glass eyes last approx. 1 year due to their resistant surface. However, environmental influences, dust, dirt and functional failures of the eyelid can reduce the durability. In children, the durability is also shorter, as they are still growing.
Can the artificial eye break?
Yes. That is why you need to be careful when handling it (see care instructions). In the eye socket, the artificial eye is well protected by the facial bones and can not be damaged.