- OphthalmologyOestreicher JH, Liu E, Berkowitz M. Complications of Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implants, A Review of 100 Consecurtive Cases and a Comparison of Dexon Mesh (Polyglycolic Acid) with Scleral Wrapping. Ophthalmology 1997; Vol. 104: pp 324-329
- MRIThe peg-fitting procedure can only be performed after the implant has had time to fill with tissue from the orbit-usually about six months after implantation. A bone scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test can confirm whether the implant is ready to accept a peg. These tests, as well as the peg-fitting procedure, are usually painless. Once your ocularist has properly fit the artificial eye, the full benefits of the Bio-eye orbital implant will be available to you. Of course, the final results in each case will vary depending on the condition of the orbit, muscles, and surrounding tissues.
- Computed TomographyAnophthalmia is a medical term used to describe the absence of the globe and orbital tissue from the orbit. Anophthalmia and microphthalmia(small eyes) are used interchangeably since in most cases CT Scans show some remnants of either the globe or surrounding tissue. Anophthalmia/ microphthalmia (A/M) may affect one eye with the other eye being normal, or both eyes, resulting in blindness.
- Reconstructive SurgeryJordan DR., Gilberg S, Bawazeer A. Coralline Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implant (Bio-Eye): Experience with 158 Patients. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2004; Vol. 20, No. 1, pp 69-74.