The Fitting Process
Please
allow 4 days or more for us to create a custom ocular prosthesis.
An ocular prosthesis is a very personal work of art and we want to
spend the necessary time with you to provide the best result.
On Your First Visit
The first visit will
take approximately 2 hours. On this visit an impression will be taken
of the socket and the iris background is painted. In addition to the
background painting, we will fit a wax model which is used during
the lab process to cast the ocular prosthetic shape.
On Your Second Visit
On the second visit
we will continue the art work with detailed surface painting of the
iris and the sclera, (the sclera is the white part of the eye ). Normally
we allow up to two hours for this part of the process. Once the eye
is painted, it must dried and then sealed with a clear plastic overlay.
The last part of the procedure requires to baking for 4 hours in a
dry oven to assure the plastic is fully cured. After curing, the eye
is smoothed and highly polished to a mirror- like finish.
Delivery Day
Once polished, the
completed prosthesis will be inserted and evaluated for fit, appearance
and comfort. Any needed modifications that are observed will be performed
before the delivery of the eye. Upon final delivery, you will be instructed
in the care and handling of your prosthesis.
Our
Philosophy
Our philosophy is,
that we will do everything within our power to satisfy your needs.
We believe if it will enhance the result, and it is possible for us
to make the adjustment, we will do it. Our driving desire is to provide
you a professional service that will help you restore to normal as
possible, your pre-surgical appearance.
Ongoing Service
Your prosthesis will
require professional cleaning, polishing and disinfecting about every
6 months. This important service is necessary to maintain the socket
health proper fit of the eye and to maximize the life of your prosthesis
which is normally five to six years.
