Development history of ocular prosthesis and status of three-dimensional printing ocular prosthesis
Starting with the glass prosthetics from 18th century,ocular prosthesis has been continu-ously improved in terms of materials and craftsmanship,in order to provide better appearance and wearing experience for patients.With the development of technology,the combination of three-dimensional printing(3D printing)with computer-aided design(CAD),material manufacturing and other technologies has brought new ideas to the entire process of ocular prosthesis design and production.In terms of iris localiza-tion and color determination,3D printed ocular prosthesis has a more accurate appearance.By combining CAD technology and eye socket scanning technology,3D printed prostheses can provide a more accurate ap-pearance.Compared with traditional prostheses,it shortens the customization time and reduces labor invest-ment.(Int Rev Ophthalmol,2024,48:161-165)