Table 3.
Studies on replacement time of ocular prosthesis in a child patient
| Author | Study objective | Analysis method | Sample size | Outcome(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zekman et al.10 (1955) | Fabrication of the ocular prosthesis | – | – | • Periodic enlargement of the custom ocular prosthesis is required in a growing child. To assist in the normal development of eyelids and soft tissues lining the orbital bone margins, a gradual increase in the size of the prosthesis over a period of years is done. He also stated that the presence of a prosthesis is not necessary for normal bone growth. |
| Bartlett and Moore4 (1973) | Steps for ocular prosthesis fabrication | Opinions and assertions | – | • To keep pace with the child's growth, the ocular prosthesis should be remade at regular intervals. |
| Lorenzana et al.11 (2000) | Ocular prosthesis management in a pediatric patient | Case report | 1 | • For pediatric patients, the ocular prosthesis should be refitted every year, and a recall appointment should be scheduled every 3 months. |
| Mattos et al.12 (2006) | To characterize a profile of the child patients who need an ocular prosthesis | Survey | 124 | • Periodic change by increasing the size of the ocular prosthesis is required to cope up with the expansion of the anophthalmic cavity. |
| Raizada et al.13 (2011) | To know the replacement schedule of custom ocular prosthesis | A retrospective review evaluating the replacement schedule of custom ocular prosthesis in children | 330 | • Ocular prosthesis in 41% of the children requires a change between 18 months and 26 months after placement. |
| • Replacement needs and schedule varies with age | ||||
| • 47% in children ≤3 years (mean duration 18 months) | ||||
| • 43% in 3–12-year age group (mean duration 21 months) | ||||
| • 29% in 12–16-year age group (mean duration 26 months) | ||||
| Shaikh et al.14 (2014) | Management of ocular prosthesis in growing patient | Case report | 1 | • Custom ocular prosthesis needs to be changed till the age of 12 years based on the clinical evaluation and presence of symptoms in coordination with the facial growth. |
| Pascale15 (2016) | Tips for fitting eye prostheses for the pediatric patient after enucleation | Clinical tips | – | • The ocular prosthesis should be checked every 6 months for fit, size, and comfort till the child grows and up until the age of 8. |