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During enucleation, the eye and part of the optic
nerve are removed. An artificial eye is then placed and a prosthetic eye is
fitted later.
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Conditions Treated with Enucleation:
Enucleation can be utilized in cases of painful blindness, eye infection, eye trauma, intraocular eye melanoma and retinoblastoma.
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There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
enucleation. Orbital evisceration and orbital exenteration are surgical
alternatives to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Enucleation:
Enucleation can be performed with a local anesthetic. It can also be performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Enucleation:
Possible risks following enucleation include infection, bleeding, scarring, swelling, pain and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience implant protrusion and socket irritation.
Prognosis after Enucleation:
The prognosis for a positive end result following enucleation is very good for removing cancer and preventing its recurrence.
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