Resources
There are many sources of information about artificial eyes and for prosthetic wearers. Here are a few that we would like to share:
For a great book that will help you through a new loss:
A version of this book new in 2022 just for kids:
www.asingularview.com/singviewpages/kids.html
For educations topics about all eye conditions:
Our professional organization website has information on surgical procedures and links to articles featured in the Journal of Ophthalmic Prosthetics: www.ocularist.org
If you want to see a fine arts film on making artificial eyes, this one is very interesting:
www.shortoftheweek.com/2010/01/29/ocularist/
You Tube has a couple versions of the show "How its Made" that feature artificial eyes
For general information and discussion forums:
Many people don't think of the loss of an eye in terms of the stages of grief, but all of the same emotions can be experienced.
For more information on grief:
www.helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.html
Related topic for some patients- Myasthenia gravis. Here is a local support organization:
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