Everything you need to know about artificial eyes, ocular prosthetics and our clinic.
General
An artificial eye is a custom-made medical device that replaces
the appearance of a missing or disfigured eye. Crafted from medical-grade acrylic, it is
hand-painted to match your natural eye's colour, iris pattern and size — sitting
comfortably in the socket and moving naturally with your eye muscles.
A full prosthesis replaces a surgically removed eye. A scleral
shell is an ultra-thin device worn over an existing blind, shrunken or disfigured eye
that is still present in the socket — no surgery required.
No. An ocular prosthesis is purely cosmetic — it replicates the
eye's appearance and maintains socket health. Visual restoration requires an entirely
different medical intervention.
Common reasons include eye removal due to cancer
(retinoblastoma, melanoma), severe trauma, painful blind eye, congenital absence of the
eye (anophthalmia), phthisis bulbi, and severe eye disfigurement.
Fitting Process
Typically 2–5 working days from initial consultation to final
fitting, requiring 2–3 visits for impressions, colour-matching, hand-painting the iris,
and final adjustment.
No — completely non-invasive and pain-free. Initial awareness
while adapting is normal. Persistent discomfort means an adjustment is needed, which we
address immediately.
A conformer is fitted immediately post-surgery. A permanent
prosthesis is made once the socket heals — typically 6–8 weeks after surgery.
Yes. Paediatric prostheses should be fitted as early as
possible. Children's prostheses need replacement every 6–12 months as the socket grows
with the child.
Care & Maintenance
Remove at bedtime, clean gently with mild soap and warm water,
rinse well, and store in a container with cooled boiled water or saline. Irrigate the
socket gently as needed.
Every 6–12 months for professional polishing and check-up. Over
time the surface develops micro-scratches that cause irritation — polishing restores
comfort.
A well-maintained acrylic prosthesis lasts 5–7 years.
Children's prostheses need replacement more frequently. 3D prostheses can be reproduced
identically when a replacement is needed.
Cost & Practical
Approximately: Standard acrylic ₹8,000–₹20,000; Premium
₹20,000–₹35,000; 3D printed ₹25,000–₹45,000; Silicone orbital ₹35,000–₹80,000+. We offer
transparent pricing. Call +91 92161 67701 for a personalised quote.
Some health insurance policies cover ocular prosthetics. CGHS,
ESI and state disability welfare schemes may also provide assistance. We provide full
documentation to support claims.
Yes — we regularly serve patients from across India. We can
schedule your 2–3 required visits efficiently. Call us in advance to plan your travel.
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