Ophthalmic prosthesis implant

Details Ophthalmic prosthesis implant Ophthalmic prosthesis implant

1976-08-05

1978-05-09

Frinks, Ronald L.

A61F 116

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040878678

ABSTRACT:
An ophthalmic prosthesis implant to be used as a replacement and cosmetic correction for the loss of an eye due to injury or illness and to fill the orbital cavity formally occupied by the natural eye. The implant includes a generally hemispherical cartridge member having pins protruding therefrom for affixing and permanently attaching the member to the skeletal skull, and an eye prosthesis removably secured to the cartridge member.
A pliers like instrument is disclosed for applying the cartridge member, along with an eye prosthesis applier and a periorbital retractor.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2571721 (1951-10-01), Jardon
patent: 2660732 (1953-12-01), Stone

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