Scleral Shell vs Prosthetic Eye: Which One Do You Need?

The difference between a scleral shell and a full prosthetic eye, and which one fits your situation, whether or not you still have your eye or have lost it.

Who does what in prosthetic eye care. The difference between an ocularist, ophthalmologist, and oculoplastic surgeon, and which one you actually need.

A parent’s guide to prosthetic eyes for children, from conformers in infancy to refits as they grow. Compassionate answers from pediatric ocularists.

What makes a prosthetic eye look real, from hand painting and veining to impression fitting, and how to judge realism when choosing a provider.

How to find a qualified ocularist, what credentials to look for, and the questions to ask before you choose. A practical guide from board certified ocularists.

The questions worth asking at your first ocularist consultation, from credentials and process to cost and follow up care. Know what to ask before you go.

A prosthetic eye lasts about five years on average for adults before it should be replaced, and roughly two to three years for children, whose sockets are still growing. The eye does not simply wear out on a fixed date; it needs replacing when the fit changes, the surface wears, or it becomes uncomfortable. Regular…

Yes, prosthetic eyes can move. Movement comes from an orbital implant placed during surgery, which attaches to your eye muscles and transfers their motion to the artificial eye worn over it. A prosthetic eye does not move as fully or as fast as a natural eye, but a well-placed implant and a close custom fit…

A custom prosthetic eye is made from an impression of your own socket and hand-painted to match your natural eye, while a stock prosthetic eye is a mass-produced shape chosen from a set mold. It can be modified somewhat. The core difference is fit: a custom eye conforms exactly to your anatomy, and a stock….

A prosthetic eye does not restore vision. It is a custom artificial eye that replaces the appearance of a lost eye, restoring facial symmetry, protecting the socket, and helping you feel like yourself again, but it does not provide sight. Experimental “bionic eye” devices exist for certain retinal diseases, but they are a completely different…