Innovative technique to enhance the art of ocularistry: A case report

Abstract

Loss of any organ of a body is a traumatising event as it creates functional, esthetics and psychological disharmony in an individual's life. An ocular defect can be a congenital anomaly or an acquired defect. Rehabilitation of such defect with customized well fitting prosthesis that restores the shape of associated anatomical structures and volume of the socket, not only require an artistic skill but also technical knowledge as every case is unique on its own. The main objective of this article is to describe innovative yet simple technique using NAES ruler for iris selection and fixation of gaze yielding results with utmost patient satisfaction and acceptance.

A narrative review on techniques of iris replication in an ocular prosthesis

“…[ 20 ] and digital imaging by Lanzara et al .,[ 21 ] and Naes' ruler by Atwal et al . [ 22 ] were included in the present review.…”

“…It is not complicated like other systems and provides several readings on a single ruler while being user-friendly. [ 22 ]…”

“…The other techniques which are seldom used are the pupilometer by Roberts,[ 5 ] Ocular Locator by McArthur et al . [ 10 ] and Naev’s ruler[ 22 ] because of the unavailability of their instruments.…”