Socket surgery

Any painful blind eye needs removal. The deep ‘socket’ left behind is not ideal for artificial eye fitting. Therefore, at the time of eye removal, an implant is placed in the orbit, which occupies the space taken by the normal eyeball. This reduces the hollowness of the socket seen with the artificial eyes placed without an implant. In some people, the artificial eye fit changes with passage of time. Socket surgery aims at giving the best possible ‘bed’ for artificial eye fitting, with or without an orbital implant. The above-mentioned list of disorders is by no means exhaustive. Lack of space prevents description of all conditions seen by an oculoplastic surgeon. Do not hesitate to contact your eye specialist for further information.