March 2025- For 42-year-old Jovy, a childhood accident left more than just a physical scar, it shaped decades of emotional turmoil and self-doubt. After 35 years of struggling with the trauma of losing an eye, she has finally found renewed confidence and healing through a ground-breaking oculoplastic reconstruction at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah.
Performed by Dr. Fairooz P. Manjandavida, a Specialist Oculoplastic Surgeon, the complex procedure involved socket reconstruction and the fitting of a customized prosthetic eye, restoring not only Jovi’s appearance but also her self-esteem and quality of life.
Jovi’s life took a devastating turn at just seven years old when an innocent game ended in catastrophe, a sharp stick struck her eye, causing irreparable damage that led to the removal of her eyeball. Over time, her eye socket shrank, making it impossible for her to wear a prosthetic eye. What began as a physical injury evolved into an emotional battle, as she became increasingly self-conscious, avoiding social interactions and resigning herself to a life of insecurity.
“For decades, I believed there was no solution for me. I felt incomplete, different. I avoided looking in the mirror and struggled with my confidence,” Jovi shared.
Everything changed when she met Dr. Fairooz, whose expertise in advanced oculoplastic techniques offered her a second chance at a normal life.
Dr. Fairooz performed a socket reconstruction using a Dermis Fat Graft, a highly specialized technique that transplants living tissue from another part of the body to restore lost volume in the eye socket, ensuring a natural, comfortable fit for the prosthetic eye.
“This surgery required absolute precision, any misalignment could have affected not just her eye socket, but the entire symmetry of her face,” explained Dr. Fairooz.
Over a three-hour procedure, the team meticulously deepened and reconstructed the socket to create the perfect foundation for her new eye.
Following 10 weeks of healing, Jovi was fitted with a custom-made prosthetic eye, expertly colour-matched to blend seamlessly with her natural features. Each step—from impression taking to final placement—was executed with meticulous detail to ensure optimum aesthetic and functional results.
