# An Innovative Technique of Iris Positioning Using Digital Photographs for Custom Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a new method for positioning the iris in custom eye prostheses to improve appearance for people who have lost an eye.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel iris positioning technique using digital photographs to enhance cosmetic outcomes in ocular prostheses.

## Key findings

- A digital photograph-based method was successfully used for iris positioning in a custom ocular prosthesis.
- The new technique improved the cosmetic appearance of the prosthesis.
- The method is a practical alternative to traditional iris positioning techniques.

## Abstract

Trauma, cancer, and congenital abnormalities are the three main causes of eye loss. A person's personal and professional life is left with functional, aesthetic, and psychological problems when they lose one eye. A customized ocular prosthesis made of heat-cured polymethylmethacrylate can be used to restore an eye defect. Fabrication of the customized ocular prosthesis has multiple steps including scleral plank fabrication, iris positioning, and characterization. This article's primary goal is to explain a novel method for iris positioning for better cosmetic outcomes.