Anophthalmia
Anophthalmia is the medical term for the absence of one or both eyes where both the globe (human eye) and the ocular tissue are missing from the orbit.
Anophthalmia is the medical term for the absence of one or both eyes where both the globe (human eye) and the ocular tissue are missing from the orbit.
Anophthalmia is a rare condition in which one or both eyes fail to form during pregnancy. Should it occur in both eyes, the child will be born blind.
Unfortunately there is no cure for anophthalmia.
To ensure the proper growth of the eye sockets as well as the development of the facial bones, Eyes Alive recommends the fitment of an ocular prosthetic, more commonly known as an artificial or glass eye, although artificial eyes are made from acrylic these days.
The ocular prosthesis is also important from a cosmetic perspective.
Eyes Alive is highly qualified in the fitting of prostheses for children and babies of all ages; in fact Eyes Alive has a high number of patients under the age of 5 years old.
Eyes Alive is adept at treating young patients in our calm and secure environment.
Please feel free to discuss your child’s treatment plan with us.
We manufacture custom-made, individually crafted and hand-painted ocular prosthetics as well as supplying and fitting a range of stock eyes.
To book your consultation please call us on 0861-EYESALIVE (393 725), or 083 263 1026