Profile of Custom Ocular Prosthesis Users in a Tertiary Eye Care Centre in Nepal

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the profile of custom ocular prosthesis users in Nepal. Methodology: This was a retrospective study done at Drishti Eye Care System, Nepal from January 2019 to June 2019. One eyed subject who used custom prosthesis for minimum of 6 months or above of any age group were recruited in the study. Information regarding laterality, cause of loss of eye, reason for opting ocular prosthesis and source of information regarding ocular prostheses were collected from the participants. A set of questions were asked to the participants through telephonic interview after the duration of 3 to 6 months wear of ocular prosthesis to collect information on any symptoms after the wear. Results: Mean age of subjects in the study was 31.35±16.59 years (range 1.5 years – 78 years), 46.7% (n=14) were male and 53.3% (n=16) were female. Trauma was the most common cause of loss of the eye in 43.3% (n=13), followed by congenital loss and eye infections in 16.7% (n=5). 43.3% (n=13) of the subjects had lost their right eye and 56.7% (n=17) subjects had lost their left eye. 33.3% (n=10) of the subjects didn’t have any symptoms with the use of prosthesis. Milder form of symptoms like small appearance, mild discharge and pain were major complaints after the wear. Conclusion: There is a need of best prosthetic rehabilitation for the anophthalmic patients.