These conditions are both birth defects that affect the eyes; however, they affect sight differently. Here’s what you need to know about anophthalmia vs. microphthalmia. What is anophthalmia and microphthalmia in children? Anophthalmia: This condition is when a baby is born without one or both eyes. Microphthalmia: This is when one of both of the […]
If you are researching eye prosthetics, you’ve probably come across the scleral shell. Is this the best solution for you? As you weigh your options, consider the following benefits of scleral shells. Then consult with a prosthetic specialist to determine if a scleral shell would work for you. What is a scleral shell? Before we […]
Nowadays, patients with permanently damaged eyes have quite a few options for prosthetics to cover up a blind, discolored or deformed eye. Some of the prostheses we specialize in a Hetzler Ocular Prosthetics Inc. are custom scleral shells. What are custom scleral shells? Continue reading to learn the answer and get some other vital information […]
Caring for a prosthetic eye and your eye socket is an essential part of having a prosthesis. Failing to clean your eye once every three weeks or so can lead to irritation or even a painful infection. Luckily, cleaning a prosthetic eye isn’t very challenging or time consuming. Continue reading to learn how to care […]
If you thought contact lenses were just used to help correct someone’s vision who doesn’t want to wear glasses, think again! Custom contact lenses made by our team at Hetzler Ocular Prosthetics Inc. function as eye prostheses and are worn by all sorts of people with permanently damaged or disfigured eyes. Read on to learn […]