A glass eye, also commonly known as a prosthetic or artificial eye, approximates the look of a natural one and aids anyone who has lost an eye. There are a variety of things you should know about ...

Oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal specialist Dr Evelyn Tai says prosthetic eyes help patients feel more self-assured, which has a profound impact on their well-being. (Bernama pic) Whether from an ...

For nearly 40 years, East Texan Terry Trawnik has occupied a space where medical science meets fine art. As a master ...

The co-founder of Elon Musk’s brain chip startup Neuralink has unveiled a visual prosthesis for blind patients as part of a new project. The Science Eye aims to target two forms of serious blindness ...

This release is available in German. For many patients who become blind after an accident or illness, a corneal transplantation could restore the ability to see. Each year, 40,000 people in Europe – ...

This is the first reported use of Braille in the field of maxillofacial prosthetics, making the work a significant milestone ...

Approximately eight million people around the world wear a prosthetic eye, and rehabilitation can be important for psychological acceptance and physical appearance. However, the current manufacture ...

PGIMER's Oral Health Sciences Centre has won a national award for its innovative use of Braille in artificial eyes, enhancing independence among visually impaired children.

Removal of an eye is a drastic procedure that doctors do as a last resort if no other treatment for a serious eye condition provides relief. In the case of cancer, eye removal may be necessary to ...