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Artificial Eye Clinic NHS Lothian | Our Services
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NHS LOTHIAN | OCULAR PROSTHETICS

All About Artificial Eyes

Our prostheses are issued under the Scottish NHS and supplied free of charge to all patients.

An Artificial Eye
About Our Services

Originating in 1948, NHS Lothian’s Ocular Prosthetics service is the longest established provider of Artificial Eyes in Scotland.

Surgical Removal of an Eye
Having an Eye Removed

Having an eye removed is a major decision and will likely have been taken after all other efforts have been made to try and save the eye.

More than One Artificial Eye
Types of Artificial Eye

There are two types of artificial eye available in Scotland from our clinics, the “Moulded” prosthesis and the “Cosmetic Shell”.

Hand Made Artificial Eye
Making an Artificial Eye

A brief explanation of what to expect at the clinic when attending for an appointment to have a new eye constructed.

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