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An ocularist makes/fits artificial eyes. Not all ocularists
are members of The American Society of Ocularists, and not all are Board Certified.
Choosing a Board Certified Ocularist over a non-certified one ensures
that your ocularist is well trained and skilled in the process of fabricating custom (tailor-made for the individual)
ocular prosthetics. The artificial eye patient should be wary of individuals fitting "stock" eyes. Stock
eyes are factory-made eyes avialable in varying sizes and colors that are modified to the individual patient. Stock
eyes often have poor cosmesis and are uncomfortable to wear. If poorly fit, stock eyes may even be damaging to the patient's
socket. Board Certified Ocularists DO NOT fit stock eyes.
A Board Certified Ocularist (BCO) is an ocularist who has
"achieved and maintained certification" with The National Examining Board of Ocularists (NEBO). NEBO is an independent
agency that assesses the competency of ocularists. NEBO developes, maintains, and administers the certification
exam an ocularist must pass to become "Board Certified".
Board Certified Ocularists usually belong to The American Society
of Ocularists (ASO). The ASO is a non-profit, international, professional, and educational organization founded in 1957.
The ASO training program prepares members to certify (or re-certify) with the National Examining Board of Ocularists.
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