Got a lot of work to do 👁️
Got a lot of work to do.
Yeah…
Call insurance 📞
Leave a voicemail 📞
Send the fax 📠
Resend the fax 📠
Call a client 📱
Schedule a client 🤩
Solve an insurance problem 🧠
Place supply orders 🤠
Fix the car 🚗
Fix the plumbing that definitely couldn’t wait 🚿
Eat 😅
Make a mold 👁️
Take an impression 👁️
Paint one eye at a time 🎨
Cure the eyes 🔥
Check the cure. Recheck the cure. Stare at it.
Polish ✨
Quality Control 🤩
Do the bookkeeping 📊
Do the taxes 🧾
Go to the post office ✉️
Go to a meeting ⏱️
Run the business.🥸
Make the eyes.🤩
Being an ocularist and small business owner is elite multitasking.
It’s a lot of work and it’s exactly what we love to do. Never a boring moment around here! Thank you for all of our clients for keeping us in business and being patient as we fulfill orders we are chasing dreams and love making eyes!
Being an ocularist requires a unique blend of artistic skill, technical knowledge, and business savvy. Each day is packed with diverse tasks, from taking precise impressions and making molds to coordinating with doctors and resolving insurance issues like denials or disputes. The role goes beyond craftsmanship—it demands managing all aspects of a small business, including bookkeeping, taxes, supply orders, and client scheduling. One of the most challenging yet satisfying parts of the work is painting the eyes, which must be done meticulously one eye at a time to ensure a lifelike finish. Repeatedly checking and curing prosthetic eyes guarantees quality and comfort for clients. This attention to detail is critical because these custom eyes not only restore appearance but also confidence and a sense of normalcy. Running the lab and office involves maintaining cleanliness, sterilizing tools, and ensuring smooth communication through phone calls, voicemails, faxes, and even social media posts. Unexpected issues like plumbing repairs or car troubles add to the multitasking demands but are handled as part of maintaining seamless operations. Despite the intense workload, the passion for helping clients and the creative process fuels motivation. The gratitude from clients and the ability to build meaningful relationships make every challenging moment worthwhile. For anyone aspiring to enter this field, developing strong organizational skills alongside artistic talent is essential for success. Embracing the hustle with dedication turns the demanding day into a fulfilling journey of chasing dreams and making eyes.