A case report of prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with ocular defect

An ocular defect may follow removal of a part or an entire orbit that results in visual impairment as well as esthetially and psychologically handicapped. Restoring the defect not only restores esthetics but also gives back the lost confidence to the patient. Though prefabricated ocular prostheses are available, due to better adaptation, comfort and esthetics custom-made ocular prosthesis is more preferable than prefabricated stock shells. This article aims at describing a simplified technique to modify a prefabricated stock shell according to required dimensions and customizing the inner surface of the shell to have an intimate contact with the underlying tissues.