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Customizing a Cryolite Glass Prosthetic Eye
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2019
This manuscript shows each step of customizing a cryolite glass prosthetic eye including some major advantages of the use of cryolite glass for manufacturing an eye prosthesis compared to poly(methyl methacrylate). In addition, this manuscript gives ophthalmologists better insight into the ocularistic care that could improve interprofessional collaboration.
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A Structured Rehabilitation Protocol for Improved Multifunctional Prosthetic Control: A Case Study
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2015
As prosthetic development moves towards the goal of natural control, harnessing amputees’ inherent ability to learn new motor skills may enable proficiency. This manuscript describes a structured rehabilitation protocol, which includes imitation, repetition, and reinforcement learning strategies, for improved multifunctional prosthetic control.
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An Optimized Protocol for the Efficient Radiolabeling of Gold Nanoparticles by Using a 125I-labeled Azide Prosthetic Group
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2016
A detailed procedure for the synthesis of a 125I-labeled azide and the radiolabeling of dibenzocyclooctyne (DBCO)-group-conjugated, 13-nm-sized gold nanoparticles using a copper-free click reaction is described.
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Characterization of Full Set Material Constants and Their Temperature Dependence for Piezoelectric Materials Using Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy
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2016
This protocol describes the procedure of measuring the temperature dependence of the full set material constants of piezoelectric materials using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy (RUS).
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Material Constants
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2023
Source: Roberto Leon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA In contrast to the production of cars or toasters, where millions of identical copies are made and extensive prototype testing is possible, each civil engineering structure is unique and very expensive to reproduce (Fig.1). Therefore, civil engineers must extensively rely on analytical modeling to design their structures. These models are simplified abstractions of reality and are used to...
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Material performance depends on chemical stability, durability, surface smoothness, weight, and tissue compatibility. Chemical stability and durability support longer-lasting use, while appropriate weight can improve comfort. Surface quality and compatibility help limit irritation and support safe movement within the eye socket, making these properties central to both functional and cosmetic outcomes.
A smooth, well-polished surface can reduce friction and help limit irritation against surrounding tissues. This property also supports comfortable movement within the socket, which contributes to a more natural appearance. Because polishing is part of fabrication, surface quality connects material selection with the patient’s daily comfort and the prosthesis’s functional performance.
No single property determines suitability. A material must remain durable and chemically stable while also being light enough for comfort and compatible with surrounding tissue. Balancing these factors helps reduce irritation, support safe socket movement, and maintain the prosthesis’s appearance over time. The preferred balance depends on the intended ocular application and individual fit.
Medical-grade polymers and acrylic-based compounds can be shaped to match the intended ocular form, then polished to improve surface smoothness. They may also be individually colored to resemble the natural eye. These fabrication steps directly influence fit, cosmetic realism, comfort, and the ability of the finished device to function appropriately within or around the eye socket.
Fabrication determines more than the material’s physical shape. Shaping supports an appropriate fit, polishing contributes to a smoother and more comfortable surface, and individual coloring improves resemblance to the natural eye. Together, these steps influence facial symmetry, cosmetic realism, maintenance needs, and the patient’s overall quality of life after eye loss or severe injury.
Evaluation includes comfort, tissue compatibility, safe movement, durability, appearance, fit, and maintenance requirements. A material that performs well should help limit irritation while preserving facial symmetry and a realistic ocular appearance. These outcomes matter clinically because they affect everyday usability and quality of life, not only the visual appearance of the finished prosthesis.
Ongoing research focuses on developing lighter, more durable, and biologically responsive designs. These goals address practical limitations involving comfort, service life, and interaction with surrounding tissue. Progress in these areas could improve the fit, movement, maintenance, cosmetic realism, and overall quality of life associated with ocular implants and external ocular prostheses.