Advanced Artificial Eyes

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• Technician/Technologist

  Ocularist

  Eye and Vision Services Providers

  Primary

  An ocularist is a thoroughly trained professional skilled in the art of fitting, painting, and fabricating custom ocular prostheses. In addition to creating custom ocular prostheses, and providing long-term care through periodic examinations, an ocularist provides the patient with complete instructions on the care and maintenance of their prosthesis.

  Taxonomy code 156FX1700X

• Prosthetist

  Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

  A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care for individuals who have sustained complete or partial limb loss or absence. Prosthetists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care.

  Taxonomy code 224P00000X

• Anaplastologist

  Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

  An anaplastologist is a professional who creates prostheses for the face and body. Patients treated include those missing anatomy due to cancer, traumatic injury, or birth differences. Generally, there are no state licensing requirements for anaplastologists. Certification specific to anaplastology is provided through the Board for Certified Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) with a credential title of Certified Clinical Anaplastologist (CCA).

  Taxonomy code 229N00000X