Artificial Eye

 

Artificial Eye SEMINAR MATERIALS

Prior to World War II, ocular prosthetics were made of specialized blown glass that collapsed to form a concave shape. During and after World War II this glass became increasing difficult to obtain. Soon, acrylic and other plastic polymers were being used for many of the uses previously

exclusive to glass. An exciting use of this new material was for artificial eyes, or ocular prosthetics. Acrylic revolutionized the art and process of making ocular prosthetics.

In comparison to glass, acrylic provided better comfort and fit. Glass artificial eyes frequently needed replacing and broke easily. Acrylic improved the techniques for making artificial eyes such as impression molding, blending and allowed for easier changes in shape, color or size of an ocular prosthesis.

In the current scenario, where over millions of people are affected by visual anomalities, it was with a challenge that this project came into being. It aims at restoring vision to the blind.

Today, high-tech resources in microelectronics, Optoelectronic, computer science, biomedical engineering and also in vitreo retinal surgery are working together to realize a device for the electrical stimulation of the visual system.

Artificial Eye, which works through retinal implants, could restore sight to millions of people around the world who suffer from degenerative eye diseases. This technology is still in its infancy, but has progressed to human trials. This report aims to present a brief overview about the basic aspects of this technology and where it’s headed.

What is artificial eye?

An ocular prosthesis or artificial eye is a type of craniofacial prosthesis that replaces an absent natural eye following an enucleation, evisceration, or orbital exenteration. The prosthesis fits over an orbital implant and under the eyelids

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