Which device fills the orbital cavity to cosmetically replace an eye after enucleation?

Which device fills the orbital cavity to cosmetically replace an eye after enucleation?

• A. Ocular prosthesis
• B. Phacoemulsification
• C. Intraocular lens
• D. Corneal transplant

Answer: (A)

Cosmetic replacement after enucleation relies on an ocular prosthesis. This is a custom acrylic shell painted to match the color and depth of the natural eye, designed to fit into the empty orbital socket over an implanted support to maintain contour. By filling the socket and matching the opposite eye, it restores symmetry and the appearance of a natural eye. The other options pertain to procedures for repairing or replacing parts of the eye to restore vision, not to cosmetic replacement after enucleation.

Cosmetic replacement after enucleation relies on an ocular prosthesis. This is a custom acrylic shell painted to match the color and depth of the natural eye, designed to fit into the empty orbital socket over an implanted support to maintain contour. By filling the socket and matching the opposite eye, it restores symmetry and the appearance of a natural eye. The other options pertain to procedures for repairing or replacing parts of the eye to restore vision, not to cosmetic replacement after enucleation.