A Technique to Precisely Determine Iris Size in Ocular Prosthesis using Button Measuring Scale

Authors

  • Asmita Ghosh Senior Research Fellow, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India Author
  • Deeksha Arya Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India Author
  • Saumyendra V. Singh Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India Author
  • Anupama Pathak Senior Research Fellow, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55995/add61p74

Keywords:

Button measuring scale, Iris size, Ocular prosthesis

Abstract

Prosthetically rehabilitating patients with ocular defects is an artistic challenge. Accurate simulation of the natural iris size in the ocular prosthesis is an essential step of fabrication. It requires precision and accuracy as the iris is the most visually appreciable part of the prosthesis. Therefore, a technique for objectively measuring the iris of the natural eye using a readily available and cost-effective button measuring scale has been described.

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Published

2026-03-15

Issue

J-CPI: Volume 8, Issue 1, 2026

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Case Reports

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A Technique to Precisely Determine Iris Size in Ocular Prosthesis using Button Measuring Scale. (2026). Journal of Clinical Prosthodontics and Implantology, 8(1), 65-68. https://doi.org/10.55995/add61p74