An ocularist is someone who specializes in the fabrication and fitting of ocular prostheses for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma or illness. The fabrication process for a custom made eye typically includes taking an impression of the eye socket, shaping a plastic shell, painting the iris and then fitting the ocular prostheses.
In addition to creating the prosthetic eye, they show the patient how to care for and handle the prosthesis. Ocularists may develop their skills from various background disciplines, for example medical, optometry, dental, nursing, biology, medical arts and illustration.
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American Society of Ocularists
– The American Society of Ocularists is an international non-profit organization of professional ocularists specializing in the fabrication and fitting of custom artificial prosthetic eyes.
Direct link: American Society of Ocularists
National Examining Board of Ocularists Inc. (NEBO)
– Independent agency for assessment of competence of the ocularist who performs the fitting and fabrication of ophthalmic prosthetics.
Direct link: National Examining Board of Ocularists Inc. (NEBO)