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Realistic and faster-to-manufacture - first fully 3D printed eye
British resident Steve Verba received an eye prosthesis, which was printed entirely using a 3D printer. It looks more realistic than its counterparts and is manufactured in a few hours.
The prosthesis is created using standard technology. However, non-invasive methods are used to install the prototype. Eye socket casts are not required for 3D printing. Only scanning occurs.
It takes just over three hours to create and fit an eye prosthesis. The printing process itself - 2.5 hours and finishing, polishing by an ophthalmologist - about an hour. The full cycle reaches 2-3 weeks. As for traditional eye prostheses, their preparation takes up to 1.5-2 months.
The authors of the project expressed their hopes that their technology will undergo clinical trials and show good results. And in the end, it will be able to provide evidence of its value, as well as benefits in convenience for patients. Using a 3D printer to create eye prostheses is expected to reduce waiting lists.
As for Steve Werbe himself, he emphasized the importance and value of technology now. Previously, he could not leave his home without worrying about his appearance. Before leaving, I was very worried about what it would look like, what passers-by would think.
The printed eye, according to the Briton, looks fantastic. And with new technology honing, dentures will continue to improve.
You can find medical equipment and health products on the OXO website in the section - measuring instruments, simulators, compression underwear, etc.
The prosthesis is created using standard technology. However, non-invasive methods are used to install the prototype. Eye socket casts are not required for 3D printing. Only scanning occurs.
It takes just over three hours to create and fit an eye prosthesis. The printing process itself - 2.5 hours and finishing, polishing by an ophthalmologist - about an hour. The full cycle reaches 2-3 weeks. As for traditional eye prostheses, their preparation takes up to 1.5-2 months.
The authors of the project expressed their hopes that their technology will undergo clinical trials and show good results. And in the end, it will be able to provide evidence of its value, as well as benefits in convenience for patients. Using a 3D printer to create eye prostheses is expected to reduce waiting lists.
As for Steve Werbe himself, he emphasized the importance and value of technology now. Previously, he could not leave his home without worrying about his appearance. Before leaving, I was very worried about what it would look like, what passers-by would think.
The printed eye, according to the Briton, looks fantastic. And with new technology honing, dentures will continue to improve.
You can find medical equipment and health products on the OXO website in the section - measuring instruments, simulators, compression underwear, etc.