Eyes Of Hope Ocular Prosthetics, LLC
Philomena A Bellero-Robare, BCO, BADO
Custom made impression-fitted ocular prosthesis (artificial eyes), made for you with love.
FAQ
TOP 7 QUESTIONS WE HEAR FROM PATIENTS
Will it hurt?
NO! Fitting an artificial eye does not hurt. The procedure of taking an impression either on a blind phthisical eye or an enucleated/eviscerated eye socket, Is very gentle to the patient. Just to make sure there is no sensation or feeling the ocularist will anesthetize your socket with numbing drops before taking the impression.
Is the procedure safe?
Yes, it's safe! All materials used are bio-compatible and FDA approved.
When can I get back to work?
If you are having surgery your work return will depend on your doctor and how well you heal. Typically following surgery our ocularist can see you within two weeks to fit a temporary ocular to help aid in your healing and then a final impression-fitted ocular prosthesis four to six weeks post-op surgery.
How long does it take?
There are several steps in creating an ocular prosthesis or scleral cover shell. It usually takes anywhere from three to four visits. However, we do have special cases where patients travel from out of state and in those cases we can combine the appointments and finish your ocular prosthesis in one day. This does not apply to new enucleation or evisceration surgeries.
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Will my new ocular prosthesis move?
An ocular prosthesis moves with the eye socket movement and that of your companion seeing eye. Whatever motility is available in an enucleated/eviscerated socket or a phthisical eye the movement will transfer to your ocular or scleral cover shell prosthesis.
Can I drive after the surgery?
Here at Eyes of Hope we encourage you to do whatever you did before the surgery after the surgery. As difficult as it is to suffer a loss of an eye, it doesn't make you disabled. Having monocular vision doesn't permit you from driving.
When can I wear makeup?
If you love make-up as much as we do, we encourage you to start applying as soon as you get your new ocular prosthesis. Your ocularist will go over proper application and removal.