A blind eye may develop severe, chronic pain for a variety of reasons. These reasons include pressure, swelling, and other factors. Removing the eye may help ease the discomfort of a blind, painful eye. The process of removing an eye is called enucleation. It is a procedure that can give great relief to people who suffer from constant eye pain. Our doctors can tell you your best treatment options.

At the same time your eye is removed it will be replaced by an implant that acts and moves similarly to your natural eyeball. About six weeks after placement of the implant, you be fitted with an artificial eye that closely matches your natural eye in appearance. The artificial eyes, or prosthetics, available today are realistic, comfortable, and made of a poly-resin instead of glass. An ocularist, or specialist who designs and manufactures artificial eyes, will custom-make your artificial eye so that it fits and looks as good as possible.

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