Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Patients who lost their eyes as results of accidents or diseases (e.g. retinoblastoma) usually underwent enucleation or evisceration. They were then fi tted with ocular prosthesis to prevent collapse of the globe and also for cosmetic effects. Custom made ocular prosthesis is almost unheard of in...

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Main Authors:	Norhani Mohidin, Chia, Jho Yan, Mohd Norhafizun Mohd Saman, Nazeem Desai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	penerbit ukm 2013
Subjects:	RA Public aspects of medicine
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6839/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6839/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6839/1/Custom_Made_Ocular_Prosthesis_at_Optometry.pdf

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spelling	ukm-68392016-12-14T06:42:20Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6839/ Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Norhani Mohidin, Chia, Jho Yan Mohd Norhafizun Mohd Saman, Nazeem Desai, RA Public aspects of medicine Patients who lost their eyes as results of accidents or diseases (e.g. retinoblastoma) usually underwent enucleation or evisceration. They were then fi tted with ocular prosthesis to prevent collapse of the globe and also for cosmetic effects. Custom made ocular prosthesis is almost unheard of in this country for most hospitals supply ready-made (stock) prosthesis. The cosmetic results of stock prosthesis are often unsatisfactory. Besides being uncomfortable, stock prosthesis may also induce allergic reaction that may lead to papillary conjunctivitis. The Optometry Clinic at UKM started its custom made prosthetic service in 2010. We described here two cases of patients who complained of discomfort with their old stock prosthesis and re-fi tted with custom made prosthesis. We also highlight the importance of proper hygiene and maintenance so that ocular prosthesis can be used for as long as possible. This article aims to create awareness among eye care practitioners and showcase the cosmetic benefi ts of custom made ocular prosthesis. penerbit ukm 2013 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6839/1/Custom_Made_Ocular_Prosthesis_at_Optometry.pdf Norhani Mohidin, and Chia, Jho Yan and Mohd Norhafizun Mohd Saman, and Nazeem Desai, (2013) Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 11 (2). pp. 51-54. ISSN 1675-8161 http://ejournal.ukm.my/jskm/
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description	Patients who lost their eyes as results of accidents or diseases (e.g. retinoblastoma) usually underwent enucleation or evisceration. They were then fi tted with ocular prosthesis to prevent collapse of the globe and also for cosmetic effects. Custom made ocular prosthesis is almost unheard of in this country for most hospitals supply ready-made (stock) prosthesis. The cosmetic results of stock prosthesis are often unsatisfactory. Besides being uncomfortable, stock prosthesis may also induce allergic reaction that may lead to papillary conjunctivitis. The Optometry Clinic at UKM started its custom made prosthetic service in 2010. We described here two cases of patients who complained of discomfort with their old stock prosthesis and re-fi tted with custom made prosthesis. We also highlight the importance of proper hygiene and maintenance so that ocular prosthesis can be used for as long as possible. This article aims to create awareness among eye care practitioners and showcase the cosmetic benefi ts of custom made ocular prosthesis.
format	Article
author	Norhani Mohidin, Chia, Jho Yan Mohd Norhafizun Mohd Saman, Nazeem Desai,
author_facet	Norhani Mohidin, Chia, Jho Yan Mohd Norhafizun Mohd Saman, Nazeem Desai,
author_sort	Norhani Mohidin,
title	Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
title_short	Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
title_full	Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
title_fullStr	Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
title_full_unstemmed	Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
title_sort	custom made ocular prosthesis at optometry clinic universiti kebangsaan malaysia (ukm)
publisher	penerbit ukm
publishDate	2013
url	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6839/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6839/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6839/1/Custom_Made_Ocular_Prosthesis_at_Optometry.pdf
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Custom made ocular prosthesis at Optometry Clinic Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

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