Enucleation of the eye
| Enucleation of the eye | |
|---|---|
 An oculoplastic surgeon performing an enucleation of the eye. | |
| ICD-9-CM | 16.4 |
| MeSH | D015353 |
Enucleation is the removal of the eye that leaves the
Classification
There are three types of eye removal:[4]
- Evisceration – removal of the iris, lens, and internal eye contents, but with the sclera and attached extraocular muscles left behind
- Enucleation of the eye - removal of the eye socketremaining. An intraocular tumor excision requires an enucleation, not an evisceration.
- Exenteration – removal of the contents of the eye socket, including the eyeball, fat, muscles, and other adjacent structures of the eye. The eyelids may also be removed in cases of cutaneous cancers and unrelenting infection. Exenteration is sometimes done together with maxillectomy (removal of the maxilla).
Indications
- Cancer of the eye, such as retinoblastoma and uveal melanoma
- Congenital cystic eye
- End-stage glaucoma
- Phthisis bulbi
- In cases of blindness
- Constant infection in a blind or otherwise useless eye
- Painful, blind eye
- Severe injury of the eye when the eye cannot be saved or attempts to save the eye have failed, such as after a globe rupture
- In a deceased person, so the cornea can be used for a living person who needs a keratoplasty
Orbital implants and ocular prostheses
Removal of the eye by enucleation or evisceration can relieve pain and minimize further risk to life and well-being of an individual with the above noted conditions. In addition, procedures to remove the eye should address the resultant appearance of the orbit. Orbital implants and ocular prostheses are used by the surgeon to restore a more natural appearance.[5]
An orbital implant is placed after removal of the eye to restore volume to the eye socket and enhance movement or motility of an ocular prosthesis and eyelids.
Later, once the conjunctiva have healed and post-operative swelling has subsided, an ocular prosthesis can be placed to provide the appearance of a natural eye.[5] The prosthesis is fabricated by an ocularist.[10] Its form is that of a cupped disc so that it can fit comfortably in the pocket behind the eyelids overlying the conjunctiva that covers the orbital implant.[10] The external portion of the ocular prosthesis is painted and finished to mimic a natural eye color, shape and luster.[8] It can be removed and cleaned periodically by the individual or a care giver.[8]
The two part system of orbital implant and ocular prosthesis provides a stable, and well tolerated aesthetic restoration of the eye socket.[8] Although vision is not restored by removal of the eye with placement of an orbital implant and ocular prosthesis, a natural appearance can result.[5] The implant, along with the attached, visible ocular prosthesis, can be moved by intact extraocular muscles that will track or move simultaneously with the other eye. The eyelids are able to move and blink over the prosthesis as well.[10]
See also
- Eye-gouging – Act of pressing or tearing the eye
- Phantom eye syndrome – condition of pain in a lost eye
References
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