Prosthetic Lenses

A person’s eyes are considered by many to be the “window to the soul”, and this reflects their extreme importance in our day to day interactions with each other. The eyes seem to have their own subtle body language. They provide people with cues that convey important information and emotions in social settings.

Because of the wealth of social information that can be obtained by simply observing another person’s eyes, people pay lots of attention to them. This can create embarrassing moments and situations for those who may have defects in the appearance of their eyes. Diseases that cause cloudy or misshapen pupils, discoloration of the iris or white part of the eye, or any other noticeable abnormality can be not only a source of humiliation for the sufferer, but also a source of distraction for the viewer. This can create an awkward situation for all involved.

There is an easy and simple solution to many such problems, however. Prosthetic contact lenses can be custom made to create the appearance of a healthy eye, and then simply worn over the eye with the abnormal appearance. This allows the “bad” eye to appear to be perfectly healthy. Only the wearer can tell that a prosthetic is present.

Prosthetic lenses are available with many of the same options that any other contact lens might come with. They can be made from a variety of materials, depending on the preferences and needs of the wearer. They can be made from rigid, gas permeable materials or soft ones.

Prosthetic lenses need not only serve an aesthetic purpose. Just like other lenses, they can be made with corrective powers. Prosthetic lenses can be created to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, as well as with no power at all.

Prosthetic lenses can be individually painted to match the look of a wearer’s good eye, or they can be made in a matching set and worn over both eyes.