Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Artificial Eye

A ready-made or custom-made prosthesis of glass or plastic shaped and colored to resemble the anterior portion of a normal eye and used for cosmetic reasons. It is attached to the anterior portion of an orbital implant (ORBITAL IMPLANTS) which is placed in the socket of an enucleated or eviscerated eye. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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A ready-made or custom-made prosthesis of glass or plastic shaped and colored to resemble the anterior portion of a normal eye and used for cosmetic reasons. It is attached to the anterior portion of an orbital implant (ORBITAL IMPLANTS) which is placed in the socket of an enucleated or eviscerated eye. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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  • Eye, Artificial
  • Ocular Prosthesis
  • Artificial Eyes
  • Eyes, Artificial
  • Ocular Prostheses
  • Prostheses, Ocular
  • Prosthesis, Ocular

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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  1. E07w.695w.225w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Eye. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005137. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005137
  2. Artificial Eye. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocular_prosthesis
  3. Artificial Eye. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q702379