Fabrication of Custom Eye Prosthesis for a 5-year-old with an Eviscerated Eye: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Aim and background: Loss of an eye due to congenital defects, trauma, tumors, or other conditions causes significant physical, emotional, and esthetic challenges to patients. Immediate replacement with an eye prosthesis is essential to improve physical, psychological, esthetic, and social acceptance of the patient. Case description: This case report details a simplified approach for fabricating an ocular prosthesis for a 5-year-old boy who lost his eye following traumatic injury. The process of fabrication of the ocular prosthesis involved making a custom impression under general anesthesia and fabricating the ocular prosthesis using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resin. The successful insertion of the prosthesis greatly enhanced the patient's appearance and social interactions, thereby improving his overall well-being. Conclusion: Heat-cured acrylic resin-based prosthetic eye is a viable option for rehabilitation of an eviscerated eye. A custom-made ocular prosthesis using heat-cured acrylic resin was inserted into the eviscerated socket, and instructions regarding insertion, removal, hygiene, and maintenance were explained to the patient. Clinical significance: Prosthetic rehabilitation of the loss of an eye improves psychosocial behavior, enhances the patient's self-confidence, and social acceptance. The eye prosthesis provides comfort to the patient from the psychological trauma that occurs due to the loss of an eye. How to cite this article: . Fabrication of Custom Eye Prosthesis for a 5-year-old with an Eviscerated Eye: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(3):305-307.
Authors: Pooja P Netalkar, Radhika Grover, Rajesh Shetty, Naresh HG Shetty, Uma M Prabhu
Institution: Yenepoya University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410179131