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Prosthetic Eye and Frames

This week’s object is a pair of plastic rimmed glasses with an artificial eye placed on the left side. These particular spectacles would have been made for a patient who had their eye surgically removed due to injury or disease. Although the artificial eye is purely cosmetic, the prosthesis is fairly realistic and intends to help the self-confidence of the wearer.

Prosthetic Eye and Frames
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