Patent ID: 6143026
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A process for the production of a prosthetic eye that substantially matches the appearance and color of a patient's natural eye which comprises the steps of:(1) obtaining an impression of a missing eye socket and evaluating soft tissue,(2) positioning a wax try in the eye socket for proper aperture and centering,(3) taking multiple pictures of iris and sclera of the patient's natural eye with a digital camera which provides digital electrical signals to a signal process,(4) projecting the resulting pictures obtained by the signal process on a screen with color enhancement to obtain the correct shades and color for the prosthetic,(5) forming a scleral base and then laser printing the color enhanced picture of the natural eye on an acrylic compatible material, and(6) placing the acrylic compatible material on the scleral base and applying a finishing coat of clear acrylic and then contouring and polishing to produce the finished prosthetic.