Prosthetic Eyes – John Stolpe, BCO, BADO

Prosthetic eyes can help people who have suffered eye trauma or eye loss. At the office of John Stolpe, we create prosthetic eyes for individuals who want to live comfortably. John Stolpe works tirelessly to produce the absolute highest quality prosthetic eyes to help each and every one of our patients.

Highest Quality Prosthetic Eyes

Many people believe that prosthetic eyes are only for folks missing an eye. Out of the millions of eye injuries that occur every year, many people keep their eye intact. Though it may lose vision or appear unsightly, eyes can (and should) remain healthy organs within an individual’s anatomy. The reason for this is multifold.

Ocular health can be better maintained when an eye remains in its socket. When it comes time to fit a person with a prosthetic eye, much more natural movement and look can be achieved when fitting the piece over an existing eye. It is very important to understand this, as patients can sometimes be led by ophthalmologists or ocular surgeons to remove an eye that could otherwise be saved. (This is because removing an eye is often the cheapest, easiest treatment. It may not, however, be best for the longterm quality of life of the patient.)

Prosthetic Eyes Initial Consultation

The first step in creating our prosthetic eyes is an initial consultation. Your ocularist will inform you of the best options to treat your condition. Then, comes the fitting step. When fitting a patient for prosthetic eyes, we begin by taking an impression of the ocular socket. We do this by taking a mold — much like a dental impression — of the eye and the space around it. This is sometimes the part of the process that patients find most disconcerting. However, your ocularist will go to great lengths to insure that you are well prepared and as comfortable as possible during this important step.

We create an extremely accurate iris using cutting edge digital technology to replicate your other eye. Our digital technology produces some of the best irises in the business. We are proud of our innovative work in the field of Ocularistry. Read more about our prosthetic eyes digital iris technology at this post. We then recreate with precision the veining pattern of your other eye using tiny red silk threads.

Once the “visual art” component of the piece is complete, we embark on refining the fit of your eye. This may sometimes take only a couple of meetings, or may take more. A dedicated ocularist will not consider his or her work complete until you are absolutely comfortable. Sometimes, an ocularist may recommend elective Oculoplastic surgery in order to get the absolute optimal movement and fit for your prosthetic eye. It is important to select an ocularist with good relationships in place with surgeons and other ocular professionals. Creating prosthetic eyes consists of the work of an entire team.

Los Angeles Prosthetic Eye Ocularist John Stolpe

John Stolpe prides himself on experience, innovative technology, and above all integrity and empathy. Our office has two patients with prosthetic eyes on staff. John Stolpe brings you a dedication to eye care that is second to none.

We invite you to set up a consultation today to learn how we can help you live a more normal, happy, “under the radar” life.