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Artificial Eye Making

Custom-made artificial eyes, shaped and coloured to match your natural eye. Made and fitted by our specialist technician and optometrist.

Service 14

Custom-made fit

Specialist technician

On appointment

Booked by appointment

Overview

A natural look after the loss of an eye.

An artificial eye is a custom-made prosthesis that fits the eye socket and is matched in size, shape and colour to the other eye.

It is made over a few visits, from impression to final fitting, with care guidance and regular review afterwards.

AT A GLANCE

APPOINTMENT

On appointment. Call us to book

FORMAT

A few visits, from impression to fitting

CARRIED OUT BY

Specialist Technician / Optometrist

OFTEN PAIRED WITH

Eye disease screening

What happens

Your examination, step by step.

01
Consultation
Eye and socket history taken, and your needs discussed.
02
Socket evaluation
Socket checked for health, size and readiness for fitting.
03
Impression taking
A mould of the socket taken for an exact custom fit.
04
Shaping & colour matching
Shell shaped, and iris and sclera painted to match your other eye.
05
Fitting & adjustment
Artificial eye fitted and adjusted for comfort, movement and appearance.
06
Care & follow-up
Cleaning and handling explained, with regular review visits.

Who it is for

Who is an artificial eye for?

Loss of an eye

After removal of an eye due to injury or disease.

Shrunken or disfigured eye

A blind eye that has shrunk or changed in appearance.

Cosmetic shell

A thin shell worn over a blind eye to restore its look.

Replacement

Replacing an old, ill-fitting or worn artificial eye.

Home eye testing

Eye care, wherever you are.

We visit elderly people and persons with disabilities at home to carry out eye examinations. Call or message us to arrange a visit, or see our Geriatric Eye Care service.

Arrange a home visit

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