Fredric Harwin, MSc, BFA, literally creates "in-your-face" art. His highly detailed, custom-made ocular prothestics (artificial eyes), grace the faces of young and old alike, transforming the appearances of prisoners, priests and everyone in between.

One of less than 125 board-certified ocularists in the country, this Portland, Oregon practitioner goes one step beyond by possessing the unique combination of advanced degrees in both science and fine art. Many ocularists do not have these qualifications - the American Society of Ocularists simply requires five to seven years in an apprenticeship and educational program.

Harwin's patients have ranged from the tiniest of babies to the elderly. They may be victims of rosebushes, fireworks or birth defects. Despite the state of medical reimbursement, Harwin takes the time to get to know each of his patients and personalizes their eye with a tiny drawing of their choice. This serves the dual purpose of identifying the top of the eye (for correct insertion) and creating a one-of-a-kind product.

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