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NHS LOTHIAN | OCULAR PROSTHETICS<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Artificial Eye Clinic<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Providing Ocular Prostheses to Scotland for over 70 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NHS LOTHIAN | OCULAR PROSTHETICS<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will my Artificial Eye Look Real?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every effort is made to ensure that your artificial eye will match as closely as possible to your remaining eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Living with an Artificial Eye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

70% of patients surveyed, stated that the loss of one eye had not changed their lifestyle in any permanent way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Originating in 1948, we are the longest established Artificial Eye service in Scotland.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Operating from our base in Edinburgh, the department is staffed by a full-time Ocularist with over twenty-five years experience. Clinics are held in Edinburgh, Inverness, Orkney & Shetland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Losing an Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The prospect of having an eye removed is one that no-one ever takes lightly. It is a major decision taken by both doctor and patient and will likely have been taken after all other efforts have been made to try and save the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Happens at the Artificial Eye Clinic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A brief explanation of what to expect at the clinic when attending for an appointment to have a new prosthetic eye constructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your new Artificial Eye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After you have been issued with an Artificial Eye you will be pleased to learn that artificial eyes are exceptionally easy to care for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Common queries and some of the main items of note for patients relating to artificial eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Isn’t my Artificial Eye made of Glass?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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How Long does an Artificial Eye Last?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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I take part in Sports. Will this still be okay now I\u2019ve had my Eye Removed?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Does having Vision in only One Eye mean that I am Partially Sighted?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Why are Artificial Eyes still Hand-Painted in the Digital World?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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My Child needs to attend the Artificial Eye Clinic. What Should I Expect?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Why does my Eye need Polishing? It\u2019s All About the Blink!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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I’ve Heard I May be Able to See with my Artificial Eye. Is this True?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Can I still Drive with only One Eye?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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A Glimpse of Sight?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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CONTACT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephen Harris
Ocularist
The Artificial Eye Clinic
The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Chalmers Street
Edinburgh
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Telephone: (0131) 536 3764<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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REFERRALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Referrals and enquiries are welcomed from the North of Scotland, Scottish Islands, South East of Scotland, Lothian and the Scottish Borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All prostheses are issued under the NHS and supplied free of charge to all patients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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