Ocular Prosthesis-A Simulation of Human Anatomy-A Literature Review
2012; Cureus, Inc.; Linguagem: Inglês
10.7759/cureus.74
ISSN2168-8184
Autores Tópico(s)Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
ResumoPhysical defects that compromise appearance or function, which prevents an individual from leading a normal life, usually prompt the individual to seek treatment that will reinstate acceptable normalcy. Throughout history, the human eye has been mentioned by authors as the most precious of gifts. It unveils the entire outer world to our consciousness, gives life, expression, and dignity to the face. The loss of an eye, therefore, has always been regarded as the greatest misfortune and requires early replacement so that the patient may return to a normal life. An ocular prosthesis is a simulation of human anatomy using prosthetic materials to create the illusion of a perfectly normal healthy eye and surrounding tissues. Therefore, much stress is given to the accurate duplication of colour, contour and size which will provide realism and symmetry for patients.
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