After eye removal surgery, a round, porous implant gets placed in the empty socket. It may be made of coral or synthetic material. The implant gets wrapped in eye tissue and attached t… See more

The cost of a new prosthetic eye can range from $2,000 to more than $8,000 without health insurance. This doesn’t include the cost of surgery. Acrylic ocular prosthetics need to be … See more

The two types of eye removal surgery are enucleation and evisceration. The main difference is that enucleation involves removing the entire eye. Both types attach the implant … See more

Both enucleation and evisceration involve placing a temporary shell of clear plastic behind your eyelid. You will wear this for a few weeks after surgery to prevent the eye socket fro… See more