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 […]
Blog
What Is Eye Socket Expansion Therapy?
The congenital defects anophthalmia—in which babies are born missing one or both eyes—and microphthalmia—which causes a baby’s eyes to be abnormally small—are rare. Only one in 7,000 babies suffers from microphthalmia, while one in 30,000 babies is born with anophthalmia. Even though they’re uncommon, these conditions must be treated right away. The best way to […]
How Do You Know When You Need to See an Eye Doctor?
We know we need to see a primary care doctor when we feel sick, or go to the dentist when we have a toothache. But unfortunately, there are plenty of folks out there who don’t know when to see an ophthalmologist. We’re here to clear things up! Keep reading to learn a few reasons to […]
How Are Eye Disorders Diagnosed?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million Americans over the age of 40 have some kind of visual impairment. These days, there are many different types of test an ophthalmologist or optometrist can perform to determine whether a person is suffering from a disorder in one or both eyes. […]
How Do Ocular Prosthetic Fittings Work?
Having something happen to your eye can be traumatic. There can be an adjustment period before you accept what has happened. Once you do, you can start focusing on solutions. Ocular prosthetics can be of enormous help to you if you ever lose an eye. Ocularists are people who specialize in creating prosthetic eyes for […]