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Ocular Prosthetics Lab, Inc.
Ocularistry
Excellence
MATERIALS USED
Acrylic
plastic of a medical grade, non-toxic quality. Non-toxic pigments are used for
cosmetics. Silicone material is available at a higher cost for those that
would benefit from wearing silicone.
DURABILITY
Acrylic
plastic has a high impact resistance
to breakage.
The
material can be scratched or damaged if dropped or scraped on hard, rough
surfaces. The material can be resurfaced, buffed and polished to remove minor
scratches, etc. and is recommended twice
per year.
Silicon is
highly resist to impact & solvents but slightly less resistant to scratches.
Pigments are chemically bonded and cured to assure integrity of prosthesis
color.
FABRICATION
Acrylic
material is tinted, molded and cured
under pressure and temperature to
provide a long-lasting, durable prosthesis
(material may age and crystallize in
about 5 to 10 years.)
Artwork is
painted with liquid tinted acrylic
(non-toxic) to
match the companion eye.
Scleral
veining and pigmentation also are
matched to
other eye.
All
color and veining is chemically cured and
bonded to
insure permanent, lasting color.
Silicon
prosthetics are made using the Flexiglass™ System. Please visit
Flexiglass™ for
additional information.
FITTING SCHEDULE
Fitting
requires 6 to 10 hours to deliver the
finished
prosthesis (time varies with the type of
prosthesis,
the patient's orbital and socket
condition
and appearance). Usually, the patient
wears the
prosthesis home in about 6-8 hours.
Scleral cover
shells may require additional time,
or the wearing
of a trial shell to initialize
adaptation.
A follow up
appointment will be scheduled to
make
adjustments that may be required as the
eye socket
adjusts to the new prosthesis. This is
usually
scheduled 3 to 5 weeks after the fitting of
the
prosthesis. This follow up appointment is
also
intended to assure satisfactory comfort and
appearance.
FITTING TECHNIQUES
Alginate Impression Method:
Alginate material is a non-toxic, non-allergic molding
material that is injected into the eye socket to form a model of the size and
shape necessary for the prosthesis. This material solidifies to the consistency
of the white of a boiled egg. The procedure is painless.
Empirical Method:
Sizers of appropriate shapes are used in combination with wax
to determine the required size and shape of the prosthesis. Lid opening and
closing as well as prosthetic movement and lid height are evaluated and
determined as the size and shape of the model is established.
The most practical method shall be determined as the ocularist evaluates each
patient.
Ocular Prosthetics Lab, Inc.
Orlando Melbourne Stonecrest
36
West Illiana Street 874-A W. Eau Gallie Blvd.
17556 S.E. 109th Terrace Rd. Tel:
(407) 246-5451 Tel: (321) 259-3847
Tel: (407) 246-5451
Mid Florida Eye Center
17560 U.S. Highway 441
1-888-820-7878
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