Case studies

Glossary of terms: Eye evisceration : An operation whereby the iris is incised away allowing…

Take home message: Be determined to get the most out of life, whatever cards you…

Take home message: You don't have to put up with an uncomfortable prosthesis. Ensure that…

Take home message: Some patients feel stronger for having overcome the obstacles in their life…

Take home message: Loss of depth perception does not prevent you obtaining a taxi license,…

Take home message: For most women, the main downside to losing an eye is damage…

Take home message: Sudden, brutal damage to an eye is devastating but you must believe…

Take home message: If your eye is scarred and blind, don't wait years before asking…

Take home message: For some men, being frank and open about their artificial eye seems…

Take home message: Taking an impression of the eye socket is a daunting part of…

Take home message: Distressing conditions such as bilateral microphthalmia bring out extraordinary depths of love…

Take home message: The problem with parents being overly emotional is that the child begins…

Tracey was born with a microphthalmic  right eye. She was teased at school to the…