title: Fitting a prosthesis over phthisis bulbi or discolored blind eyes.
abstract: An ocular prosthesis fitted over phthisis bulbi or a discolored blind eye of near normal size is a positive approach to improve the cosmetic appearance and psychological well-being of the patient. Unless surgical intervention is essential, fitting a prosthesis over the residual eye is a successful alternative to enucleation or evisceration. In general, for these individuals there is minimal disruption of the periocular tissues, thus, reducing fitting problems associated with enucleation and evisceration. A prosthesis properly fitted over phthisis bulbi or a discolored blind eye will maintain the integrity of the orbital anatomy, enhance cosmesis, and accelerate the rehabilitation of the patient.
authors: R E
authors: RE
authors: Cote
authors: S E
authors: SE
authors: Haddad
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000601:surgery*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design