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What is an Ocularist?

How to Become an Ocularist What is an Ocularist? An Ocularist helps people who have lost an eye due to injury or disease. They manufacture prosthetic eyes to fit in the patients eye socket. John Stolpe is an Ocularist that draws on 3 generations of Ocularistry. When it comes to prosthetic eyes, John offers a […]

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Digital Iris for Patients

Fitting an Existing Prosthesis with Better Prosthetic Eye Colors There are instances where someone may be happy with the fit of their prosthetic eye, but they don’t love the prosthetic eye colors.  Perhaps the iris looks grainy, or it is low resolution where brush strokes are visible. In these cases, the textural difference draws attention […]

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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 […]

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Is your prosthetic eye hydrophobic?

Learn if your Prosthetic Eye is Hydrophobic Is your prosthetic eye hydrophobic? Above, in a hydrophilic surface (left), liquid sheets across. In a hydrophobic surface (right), liquid collects in tight droplets. Do You have a Hydrophobic Prosthetic Eye? Treating the effects of Hydrophobic pieces In a well-made prosthetic eye, tears should flow evenly across the prosthesis […]

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Do I need to remove my prosthesis every night?

Learn about removing prosthesis at Night Do I need to remove my prosthesis every night? No. It is not generally recommended that a patient remove their eye in the evening. When a prosthesis is fit properly it should be comfortable and retain in the eye socket. A prosthesis that is uncomfortable and needs to be […]

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