Prosthetic Eye Programs

At the John Fawcett Foundation, we believe that a prosthetic eye is more than just a replacement; it’s a chance to restore confidence, dignity, and a sense of normalcy for those who have lost an eye. Our skilled ocular technician, in close consultation with our consultant ophthalmologist, crafts custom-made prosthetic eyes that are natural-looking and…

Can a single medical creation restore confidence and dignity to those in need? Our venture into the world of prosthetic eyes this quarter has been an eye-opening experience, quite literally. With care and precision, we crafted and fitted 20 artificial eyes. Of these, 16 were created and fitted during our Jember offshore eye program, where…

Twenty-eight people were fitted with custom-made prosthetic eyes – 14 females and 14 males. Most of these patients were assisted during our offshore eye programs in East Java.

Twenty-nine people were fitted with custom-made prosthetic eyes – 19 females and 10 males.

Twenty-six people were fitted with custom-made prosthetic eyes in May and June – 13 females and 13 males. Ages ranged from 10 to 75, with the majority receiving their first artificial eye. Four of the patients were from Bali, while 22 received their artificial eyes during JFF’s offshore eye programs.

Seven people received a prosthetic eye in March and April - 2 males and 5 females - all custom-made by JFF’s ocularist.

A total of 33 people received a prosthetic eye in January and February, 15 males and 18 females, all custom-made by JFF’s ocularist. Twenty-nine of the patients were fitted with their artificial eye in the offshore eye program in Jember in January, the remainder in Bali.

A total of 40 people received a prosthetic eye in November and December, custom-made by JFF’s ocularist. Thirty-seven of these were fitted with their artificial eye in the offshore eye programs in Java in September, the remainder in Bali. This program was supported by the Inner Wheel Clubs in Clarence and Burnie, Tasmania.

Twenty people received a prosthetic eye in September and October, custom-made by JFF’s ocularist. Seventeen of these were fitted with their artificial eye in the offshore eye program in East Java in September. Thank you to the Inner Wheel Club of Clarence, Tasmania, which supported this program and funded 10 prosthetic eyes for female patients.

Seven people in Bali (2 female, 5 male) received a prosthetic eye in July and August, custom-made by JFF’s ocularist.

Twenty-three people (15 female, 8 male) received a prosthetic eye in May and June, custom-made by JFF’s ocularist as part of JFF’s outreach eye programs in East Java. Thanks to the Soroptomists on the Terrace and Inner Wheel District A80 Tasmania who supported this program.

Nine more people received a prosthetic eye in March and April, custom-made by JFF’s ocularist. The provision of an artificial eye makes such a difference to the patients’ lives, restoring their self confidence, and opening up wider opportunities for them.

Four people were fitted with custom-made prosthetic eyes in Bali by JFF’s ocularist, Wayan Wijaya in January and February – two receiving their first artificial eye and two their second.