Orbital prosthesis

An orbital prosthesis is a type of craniofacial prosthesis used to replace an absent eye socket/eye. Typically made of polydimethylsiloxane, an orbital prosthesis is flexible and made to move with the skin. It is retained to the patient daily by using an adhesive or osseointegrated implants.

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