Glasauge

Product Type:
Glass eye prosthesis

Indications:
- Protection of the eye socket
- Prevention of shrinkage
- In children, support of the growth process in connection with facial symmetry

Description:
The artificial eye is used for rehabilitation in the event of loss of an organ of vision due to accident, illness or from birth.

Wear time: The wear of the artificial eye depends on various factors:
- environmental influences
- condition of the eye socket
- strength of the secretion
- inadequate lid closure, etc.
- natural wear due to the effect of the zygomatic nerve natural wear due to the effect of the decomposing tear fluid
- Average wearing time: 1-2 years
- The wearing time can be reduced in the case of increased environmental stress

The question of whether the artificial eye can be worn day and night should always be decided in individual consultation with the ocularist.

Features / components:
- hard and smooth surface, as it is fire-polished
- good wettability of glass
- tear film does not tear, no drying of the prosthesis surface
- good biological compatibility, as it is made of inorganic material
- patient receives their prosthesis immediately after a single visit
- lifelike reproduction
- inconspicuous wearing
- problem-free fit, therefore personal assurance
- custom-made, individually produced and adapted
- made of cryolite glass (free of any lead content) or plastic (PMMA)
- optimal mucous membrane compatibility due to resistant surface
- eyes made of glass are made hollow or as a thin shell prosthesis
- type of prosthesis is determined by the ocularist according to the nature of the eye socket
- see also:
- Advantages and disadvantages of glass/plastic eyes
- general information and questions about artificial eyes

Other:
- repair of a damaged prosthesis is not possible
- if the eye breaks, save the broken pieces for re-fabrication
- optimal adaptation of the prosthesis is only possible if the patient appears in person
A worn artificial eye causes discomfort in the eye socket. The rough surface of the prosthesis can severely irritate the eye socket. The first sign that the prosthesis needs to be replaced is an increased flow of tears. The eye socket becomes reddened and thick, yellowish secretions may appear as the process progresses. At this stage, ophthalmological help must be sought to prevent the inflammation from spreading to the entire eye socket. Regular checks of the eye socket by your ophthalmologist and the possible annual renewal of the ocular prosthesis by a specialist ocularist ensure that the artificial eye can be worn without any problems.

Outside Europe, various countries are supplied with collection eyes (ocular prostheses in various colors, sizes and anatomical shapes). Furthermore, custom-made products for clinical use (e.g. Illig shells, perforated prostheses) are also available.

Costs:
In Germany, all statutory health insurers cover the costs of ocular prostheses. A co-payment of EUR 10 remains, unless there is an exemption from the co-payment.

Price (without guarantee):
Prices are available on request from the manufacturer / distributor.