Importance of Primary and Secondary Orbital Implants in Anophthalmic Socket Rehabilitation

Dr. Smita Balasaheb Gavade, Dr. Minu Ramakrishnan, Dr. Siddhali N Kothari

Abstract: Background: Enucleation or evisceration results in the loss of ocular volume, leading to cosmetic disfigurement and psychological trauma. Orbital implantation is the standard approach to address these issues, performed either at the time of globe removal (primary) or in a delayed fashion (secondary). Aim: To emphasize the functional, cosmetic significance of primary and secondary orbital implants and their role in anophthalmic socket rehabilitation. Methods: A retrospective study in tertiary care Centre. Comparison of outcomes of primary and secondary orbital implants was studied. Results: In our study, three patients have undergone evisceration with primary orbital implant followed by customized orbital prosthesis, and 2 patients have undergone secondary orbital implant followed by customized ocular prosthesis. Good prosthesis motility in primary orbital implant with customized ocular prosthesis of patients. Cosmetic satisfaction reported in all patients? primary orbital implant with customized ocular prosthesis of patients. Volume replacement generally adequate in majority of cases. Conclusion: Primary Orbital implantation offers superior outcomes in maintaining orbital anatomy, prosthetic motility, and patient quality of life, secondary orbital implants provide a valuable option for rehabilitation when primary implantation is not feasible.

Keywords: Orbital implant, primary implant, secondary implant, anophthalmic socket, enucleation, evisceration, prosthesis motility, socket contraction

How to Cite?: Dr. Smita Balasaheb Gavade, Dr. Minu Ramakrishnan, Dr. Siddhali N Kothari, "Importance of Primary and Secondary Orbital Implants in Anophthalmic Socket Rehabilitation", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1636-1640, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251029121347, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251029121347