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DDO 223 Introduction to Ocular prosthetics

ND2 level12 topics

DDO 223 covers 12 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Definition of prosthesis
  2. Types of prosthesis
  3. Indications for ocular prosthesis
  4. Clean and dirty eye sockets
  5. Implications of fitting prostheses in dirty sockets
  6. Features of the iris
  7. Cleaning an artificial eye
  8. Disinfecting an artificial eye
  9. Materials for artificial eye fabrication
  10. Tools for artificial eye fabrication
  11. Uses of fabrication tools
  12. Design and fabrication of an artificial eye

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One topic, as StudyPath teaches it.

Definition of prosthesis

A prosthesis is a medical device that replaces a missing body part or function, restoring form or function. In ocular prosthetics, it replaces an absent eye or part of it, aiming to mimic the natural eye’s appearance and aid in facial symmetry. Mastering this definition is essential for correctly identifying and classifying ocular prosthetic devices in exams.

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