A technique for changing the shade of a custom-made ocular prosthesis

Digital imaging is simple, decreases treatment time, and requires minimal artistic skills compared to the irispainting technique for making custom-made artificial eyes. However, the reproducibility of the iris shade may vary as a result of the quality of the paper used, the printer inks, and the amount of monopoly syrup added. A mismatched iris shade will require repeating the entire treatment procedure, including custom tray preparation, impression making, cast fabrication, and wax pattern evaluation. This technique provides a method to correct a mismatched iris shade in the same appointment without the need to repeat the entire procedure. The technique