Scleral Shells

A scleral shell fits flush over the existing scleral white surface of a blind, injured, or eviscerated (ocular contents surgically removed) eye. In these cases, the non-functioning eye is left within the eye socket and a prosthesis is molded to fit between the lids and the blind eye. The wearing time for a shell varies with each individual and imparts better eyelid function as well as a better appearance by closely resembling the remaining good eye, while leaving the affected eye in the socket. We strongly suggest that you consider leaving the affected eye in its socket if it is not causing you pain. You may discuss this option with your doctor.

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