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During ocular
implant surgery, the eye socket is rebuilt or repaired and an artificial eye is
attached.
Also Known As:
Conditions Treated with Ocular Implant Surgery:
Ocular implant surgery may be performed in cases of eye loss due to injury or disease, including eye cancer.
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There are no
comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to ocular implant surgery.
Anesthesia with Ocular Implant Surgery:
Ocular implant surgery is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Ocular Implant Surgery:
Possible risks following ocular implant surgery include infection, bleeding, asymmetry and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
