Abstract: An ophthalmic prosthesis implant to be used as a replacement and cosmetic correction for the loss of an eye due to injury or illness and to replace the orbital cavity formally occupied by the natural eye. The implant includes a generally hemispherical cartridge member having pins protruding therefrom for affixing and permanently attaching the member to the skeletal skull, and an eye prosthesis removably secured to the cartridge member.A pliers like instrument is disclosed for applying the cartridge member.
Abstract: An ophthalmic prosthesis implant to be used as a replacement and cosmetic correction for the loss of an eye due to injury or illness and to fill the orbital cavity formally occupied by the natural eye. The implant includes a generally hemispherical cartridge member having pins protruding therefrom for affixing and permanently attaching the member to the skeletal skull, and an eye prosthesis removably secured to the cartridge member.A pliers like instrument is disclosed for applying the cartridge member, along with an eye prosthesis applier and a periorbital retractor.