title: The Ocular Prosthesis: A Novel Technique Using Digital Photography.
abstract: Loss of an eye can cause a significant psychological and emotional disturbance to any patient. An ocular prosthesis helps to re-establish the physical and mental well-being of the patient. This article describes a novel technique along with a case report for fabricating a predictable, esthetic and well-fitting custom-made ocular prosthesis in an attempt to avoid costly and time consuming procedures that may be required in other methods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, 403202 Goa India.
authors.forename: Ronak Mukundkumar
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, 403202 Goa India.
authors.forename: Ivy
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Coutinho
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, 403202 Goa India.
authors.forename: Vidya
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Chitre
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, 403202 Goa India.
authors.forename: Meena Ajay
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Aras
keywords: Artificial eye; Digital photograph; Ocular defect; Scleral blank