Foreign body removal training

OcuBall FBR. Practice makes better.

Most students get little chance to practise removing embedded corneal foreign bodies. OcuBall gives them a realistic eye with real metal particles and rust rings, without animal tissue.

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Proudly Made in Canada

Developed in collaboration with the Waterloo Eye Institute, University of Waterloo (formerly the School of Optometry and Vision Science)

Real foreign bodies

4 to 5+ metal particles of 200 µm in each eye, placed randomly by hand, with varying degrees of rust.

Realistic feel

A consistency similar to the cornea, so removal feels like the real thing.

Long shelf life

Keeps up to 180 days in the freezer. Take out what you need 24 hours before use. No spoilage and no smell.

Safe disposal

Made from a biocompatible polymer, so it goes in the regular garbage after use.

See it in action

Magnified view of metal foreign bodies with rust rings in an OcuBall

Clearing a rust ring with an Alger brush on an OcuBall in the face mask

OcuBall under slit lamp illumination on a blue stand

Removing a foreign body from an OcuBall with a needle

Student practising foreign body removal at the slit lamp

Using a cotton swab on an illuminated OcuBall mounted on the stand

Pricing

All prices in USD, converted to your local currency at time of invoicing

OcuBall eye with embedded metal foreign bodies and rust rings

OcuBall FBR eye

$27 / eye

Single use

4 to 5+ foreign bodies with varying rust.

Mounting stand

$35 / stand

Reusable

Holds 2 eyes. Fits most slit lamps.

Face mask

$30 / mask

Reusable

Mounts onto the stand for a realistic setup.

Shipping

$80 international · $30 within Canada

Delivery

About 1 week to the US, 2 weeks worldwide. Allow at least 1 month from order to shipping.

Taxes and duties

US orders: a tariff charge applies. Canadian orders: provincial tax applies.

Ordering process

1Request a quoteTell us quantities, your full shipping address and when you need the eyes.
2Get your estimateWe will email a formal estimate for your purchasing team.
3Send a PO or agree to purchaseYour institution issues a purchase order, or you agree by email to our purchase and shipping conditions.
4We ship your orderWe ship your order to the address provided.
5Pay on receiptOnce you have received your order, we ask you to pay the invoice.

Allow at least 1 month from order to shipping.

Request a quote

Questions are welcome too. Everything you send here comes straight to our inbox.

1. Your order request

Enter the quantities you want to order. They are sent with your request.

OcuBall$27 each

Stands$35 each

Face masks$30 each

Shipping

Estimated total

Prices in USD, converted to your local currency at time of invoicing. Final amount confirmed in your formal estimate.

“Our 2nd years absolutely love the real feel that the eyeballs give when removing foreign bodies. They have become a wonderful addition to our curriculum.”

Illinois College of Optometry, third year using OcuBall

Used by

University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science

Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry

University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry

Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry

FAQ

How do I store the eyes?

Store them in the freezer for up to 180 days. Take out as many as you need 24 hours before use, so the eyes soften and the foreign bodies have time to rust.

Will the stand fit our slit lamps?

It fits most slit lamps. If you are unsure, send us your slit lamp model before ordering and we will double check.

Can we pay by purchase order?

Yes. We invoice you when your order ships, and ask that you pay once you have received it and checked that everything is in order. We do not provide refunds. We accept payment online by credit card or direct wire transfer.

Do you have setup and safety guides?

Yes. Download the setup guide (PDF) and the safety and handling guideline (PDF).