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Principles, materials and methods, and hands-on practice in treating anophthalmic or phthisical eye patients using ocular or scleral shell prostheses. Review relevant eye anatomy, assessment criteria, design, fitting and fabrication, aftercare, surgical revision, as well as special considerations for pediatric and geriatric cases. Develop technical skills in the areas of impression taking, producing and modifying of wax trial patterns, acrylic processing techniques, iris and scleral painting and finishing/polishing techniques.