What will happen at the first visit with the Ocularist?
Your first visit will begin as a conversation between you and the Ocularist about your baby’s medical history. The Ocularist will next observe the baby for a short while. He will then examine the baby’s face and eye socket, using only his hands to separate the eyelids. During this examination, the Ocularist will explain what he is doing at all times. Therapy often begins at the first session. The Ocularist may decide to use one of two basic approaches toward treatment. The most common approach involves the insertion of a premade conformer, which helps to support the growth of the eye socket and the bones of the face. The conformer is used to expand the orbit and the opening of the eyelid. A conformer is a tiny plastic device, which looks like a ball with a stem. This stem makes it easier to remove the conformer when removal is necessary. The premade conformer is selected to fit the general size and shape of the baby’s orbits. A different approach uses a soft wax material to fashion a c
