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Review
. 2007 Jul;30(3):152-62.
doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2007.01.002. Epub 2007 Feb 22.

Ocular prosthesis

Kuldeep Raizada  1 , Deepa Rani
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Review

Ocular prosthesis

Kuldeep Raizada et al. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

Loss of an eye or a disfigured eye has a far-reaching impact on an individual's psyche'. Additionally it affects one's social and professional life. Cosmetic rehabilitation with custom made prosthetic devices gives such individuals professional and social acceptance and alleviates problems. This article aims at enhance awareness of the cosmetic benefits of custom designed ocular prosthesis. Ocularistry, the science of making ocular prosthesis, has undergone phenomenal growth in recent times. Ocularistry is fast evolving in India. "Ocularist" is the skilled individual involved in fabricating the ocular prosthesis.

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