Adequate fitting, daily care of ocular prosthetics and therapeutic management of associated complications are mandatory for a durable functional, esthetic and psychosomatic rehabilitation after ocular extirpation.
The results of this study showed that many general and specific levels of concern were significantly lower for cryolite glass prosthetic eye wearers than for PMMA prosthetic eye wearers. The question of why there are significant differences and to what extent the material of the prosthesis (cryolite glass or PMMA) has an impact on various concerns remains unanswered and should be addressed in a prospective comparative multicentre trial.
Health of the remaining eye is the most common current concern of anophthalmic patients, acknowledging the need of good ophthalmologic follow up after losing an eye. The second most important concern is with watering, crusting, and discharge, suggesting further research for establishing an evidence-based protocol for cryolite glass prosthetic eye maintenance and supportive treatment.
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