The Art of Creating a Prosthesis

The craftsmanship and unique beauty of each of the prostheses seen here is slowly being replaced by the digital revolution in Australia. The Geelens (ocularists) from Perth are working with Lions Eye Institute to develop the first digital iris using high resolution photography. In one way, it creates the perfect match to the other eye but others like their hand-painted, unique piece. Which would you prefer?

Read here about the ocularists at Kellogg Eye Centre

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