ormer Governor Mike Sonko on Saturday, April 12, revealed that Irene Mbithe, the woman who lost her eye to a hyena attack, successfully underwent artificial eye transplant surgery.In a statement, Sonko announced that the first stage of the artificial eye surgery transplant, also known as prosthetic eye surgery, was a success.
“The first process of artificial eye surgery transplant for Irene Wambua Mbithe the lady who was attacked by hyenas was successful at the Lions’ First Sight Eye Hospital,” said Sonko.
An artificial eye is used in the medical treatment to replace a missing or damaged one. The artificial eye has psychological, cosmetic, and occasionally defensive functions even though it cannot restore eyesight.
The following are some important terminology related to the surgery: The entire eyeball is surgically removed during enucleation, typically leaving the eyelids and muscles unaltered.
Evisceration is the process of removing the internal components of the eye while leaving the sclera the white portion of the eye and occasionally the cornea intact.
Under general anaesthesia, the surgery is usually performed.An ocular implant, composed of materials like hydroxyapatite, acrylic, or porous polyethylene, is implanted after the injured eye tissue has been removed.
To enable some mobility, ocular muscles, frequently affixed to the implant. In order to assist preserve the shape of the eye socket, a temporary conformer a plastic shell is inserted throughout the healing phase, which lasts roughly six to eight weeks.
Regular follow-ups, pain treatment, and antibiotics are all part of post-operative care.
An ocularist, a professional who creates and paints prosthetic eyes to match the patient’s healthy eye, fits the patient with a prosthetic eye after the healing process is over.
Over the healed implant or conformer, the prosthetic is positioned.
By Nairobi