Publication: Prospective evaluation of contracted sockets
Date
2007
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Aims: To establish a correct method of evaluation and management of contracted sockets
Results: Anopthalmic socket were frequently seen in orbit and Oculoplasty clinic of Aravind Eye Hospital,
Madurai, South India. Prospective evaluation of Anophthalmic Sockets was done in this study. Anophthalmic
Socket which can not support prosthetic eye is called contracted socket.4,5,14
. These sockets were graded as
congenital and acquired, which were managed using single, combined and multiple procedures. Surgical outcome of
each case were analyzed.
Key words: Anophthalmos, contracted sockets, prosthesis, conformer, volume deficit,
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Adhikari RK1, Khazai H 2, Usha KD 3
1Prof National Academy of Medical Sciences, Nepal Eye Hospital, Kathmandu, 2Medical Officer, Aravind EyeHospital, Madurai, India, 3Head of Department of Orbit and Oculoplasty Unit, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, India