DUBOIS G-M OCULARISTE
Prothèses oculaires synthétiques

Chronological account of the synthetic prosthesis

The first tests of eye prostheses made of synthetic colored resin for enucleation have been launched in 1950 by Mr. L. Schmitter.

Historique de la prothèse  
 From 1954 to 1959 Several standard shape prostheses have been created.
 From 1960 to 1968 The researches have been stopped consequently to Mr. Schmitter’s death.
 In 1968 Mr. G-M. Dubois took over the researches with the collaboration of Professor R. Dufour in Lausanne.
 In 1973 First prosthesis made of synthetic resin with impression of the eye cavity.
 In 1973 and 1974 Two years completely dedicated to the research and development of new colours, reconstruction of the iris, etc.
 In 1975 First prosthesis made of synthetic resin with standard shapes applicated on the eyeball.
 In 1982 First prosthesis made of sythetic resin with epithesis of the eyelids.
 In 1983 - 84 - 85 Participation at the World Exhibition of the WHO at the Palexpo in Geneva.
 In 1987 First prosthesis made of synthetic resin placed on the phtisical eyeball with an anatomic impression of the eyeball.
 In 1988 First prosthesis made of synthetic resin with anatomical impression and peripheral shape of the eye cavity.
 In 1988 Collaboration with the Armed Forces Journal International.
 In 1992 First prosthesis made of synthetic resin placed on the eyeball with peripheral anatomic impression.
 In 1997 First prosthesis made of synthetic resin with tri-dimensional anatomic impression of the eye cavity reproducing the shape of the cornea and of the sclera. This shape is registrated inside the eyelids.
 In 1999 First prosthesis made of synthetic resin with tri-dimensional anatomic impression of the eyeball reproducing the shape of the cornea and of the sclera. This shape is registrated inside the eyelids.
 In 2001 Creation of the Ocular Center in Beyrouth (Lebanon) by Mr. S. Kahil.
 In 2001 Creation of the Ocular Center in Yverdon (Switzerland) by Mr. J-C. Fornasari.