Magnet-assisted removal of ocular prostheses.

Abstract

The loss of an eye or the presence of a disfigured eye has a profound and far-reaching impact on an individual's psyche. In addition, it significantly affects their social and professional life. Cosmetic rehabilitation using custom-made prosthetic devices provides such individuals with social and professional acceptance, alleviating associated challenges. This communication describes a technique of incorporating a magnet in an ocular prosthesis to make its removal easy. This is especially useful in patients exhibiting deep fornices and severe undercuts. Deep tissue undercuts make it difficult for the patient to remove the prosthesis. The magnet is covered with a layer of acrylic to ensure it does not cause any harmful effects on the adjacent tissues. The prostheses were reported to be comfortable, unobtrusive, and esthetically pleasing, while the incorporation of magnets enhanced their ease of removal.