a technician that specializes in the fabricating and fitting of artificial eyes
a technician who makes ophthalmic prostheses, such as glass or artificial eyes
a technician who makes ophthalmic prosthesis
A specialist who designs, makes and fits prosthetic (artificial) eyes.
ock-u-lah-rist] A specialist who makes and fits artificial eyes.
A paramedical technician who fabricates and fits custom made artificial eyes. The highest degree would be Board Certified Ocularist by NEBO.
Trained professional who fits and makes ocular prosthetics or artificial eyes
(ock-yu-laIr-ist) An eye specialist who designs, makes, and fits ocular prostheses (artificial eyes).
An ocularist is an eye care professional 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.