Artificial eyes for children

Trustworthy support from an early age

Ocular prosthetics for children

In our practice, we place special emphasis on supporting children with artificial eyes and their parents. After the emotionally challenging period from diagnosis to surgery, we provide a calm and trusting environment where both parents and children can feel at ease. We prioritize gentle, empathetic communication and tailor treatment plans to the unique needs of each child. At the start of the treatment, appointments are scheduled more frequently, with intervals carefully adjusted to the child’s development and reassessed at every visit.

Long-term support for successful development

This approach allows us to focus specifically on your child’s needs and provide the best possible care for their eye socket. It also enables us to address any questions that may arise over time. Through this process, we aim to build a strong foundation of trust between you as parents, your child, and us as caregivers—one that will endure throughout your child’s development.

From experience, we know that children usually adapt quickly and easily to the new situation. The more relaxed the parents’ approach, the faster the child becomes accustomed to it, making visits to our practice a natural routine. Once your child has learned to live comfortably with their ocular prosthesis and it no longer affects them in any way, we will have achieved our shared goal.

We look forward to gently, trustingly, and expertly supporting your child as they grow, ensuring they receive the highest level of professional and compassionate care.

Lotti and Fred

A special highlight in our practice is the hand-sewn cuddly toys, Lotti the Bunny and Fred the Mouse. These stuffed animals serve a unique purpose: both Lotti and Fred have removable eyes. This feature allows our young patients to become familiar with their own artificial eye in a playful and sensitive way, while also identifying with their cuddly companions. Lotti and Fred are not only comforting friends but also valuable tools in showing children that wearing an artificial eye is completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of. These soft companions are an integral part of our practice philosophy, providing children with a sense of trust and security and helping them feel comfortable in their new situation.