Business Details
Your Trusted Ocular Prosthetics Provider in NYC
Founded in 1851, Mager and Gougelman has dedicated over 170 years to pioneering excellence in ocular prosthetics. Our family-owned legacy began with Peter Gougelmann's introduction of custom glass eye fabrication in New York City, evolving through technological advancements like plastic prosthetics during World War II. We maintain leadership in ocularistry through relentless innovation, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern materials to ensure unmatched comfort, cosmetic precision, and durability. Our team collaborates with eye surgeons and medical professionals to advance implant design, prioritizing patient motility and aesthetic symmetry. Specializing in pediatric care, maxillofacial restoration, and custom novelty prostheses, we address emotional and physical needs across all age groups.With five Northeast locations, we uphold a tradition of personalized service, evidenced by our 100% patient satisfaction guarantee. Our ocularists hold certifications from the American Society of Ocularists and National Board of Ocularists, reflecting our commitment to industry standards. Through generations, we've served notable figures like Helen Keller and Sammy Davis Jr., continually refining techniques like corneal fusing to achieve three-dimensional realism. As the oldest continuously operating ocular prosthetics provider in the U.S., we remain dedicated to restoring confidence through artistry and technical expertise.
Services
Scleral Cover Shells
Ocular Prostheses
Maxillofacial Services
Pediatric Care
Custom Novelty Prostheses
Surgical Conformers
Highlights and features
- We offer 170+ years of specialized expertise in ocular prosthetics.
- Our fourth-generation family tradition ensures personalized, compassionate care.
- We provide specialized pediatric services with orbital expansion therapy.
- Our ocularists hold certifications from leading industry organizations.
- We guarantee 100% patient satisfaction with every prosthesis.
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Ocularists
- National Board of Ocularists
What people say
Exceptional fit
Natural appearance
Compassionate care
Experienced ocularists
Lifelike results
Services
Scleral Cover Shells
Custom-fitted acrylic prostheses replicate natural eye details like iris patterns and vascular structures. Our flush-fitting design ensures comfort for phthisical or eviscerated eyes while maintaining cosmetic symmetry with the fellow eye through meticulous hand-duplication techniques.
Maxillofacial Services
Specialized prosthetics restore facial symmetry after disfigurement. We create custom solutions for tissue loss above the neck using biocompatible materials that mimic natural skin tones and textures, improving patients' appearance and psychological well-being through precise anatomical reconstruction.
Custom Ocular Prostheses
Individually crafted prostheses match each patient's unique socket anatomy. Our fabrication process combines impression molding with color-matching expertise to achieve natural appearance, focusing on iris pupil definition and scleral toning that adapts to facial movements for lifelike results.
Pediatric Care
Tailored services address children's emotional and physical needs. We implement gradual orbital expansion techniques while creating growth-accommodating prostheses, combining technical precision with child-friendly approaches to ensure comfort during development and adjustment periods.
Surgical Conformers
Therapeutic plastic devices maintain socket shape during healing. These temporary supports prevent cavity collapse post-surgery, ensuring proper healing environment for subsequent prosthetic fitting while preserving orbital structure integrity.
People
David M. Gougelmann
Board-Certified Ocularist
Fourth-generation ocularist with over 30 years experience. Holds certifications from American Society of Ocularists and National Board of Ocularists. Serves as Vice-President of ASO, contributing to industry education standards.
Andrew E. Gougelmann
Board-Certified Ocularist
Practicing since 1989 with expertise in custom prosthetics. Active member of American Society of Ocularists and National Board of Ocularists. Specializes in complex ocular and maxillofacial cases across multiple office locations.
Questions
What makes Mager and Gougelman's prosthetic eyes unique?
Our prostheses combine 170+ years of family techniques with modern materials, featuring hand-duplicated vascular patterns and corneal fusing for three-dimensional realism unmatched in the industry.
Do you provide services for children?
Yes, we specialize in pediatric care with orbital expansion therapy and age-appropriate prostheses, addressing both physical development and emotional needs during adjustment periods.
How long does the fitting process take?
Custom prostheses require multiple appointments over several weeks, ensuring precise fit and appearance. Emergency replacements can often be expedited based on individual circumstances.
Are your ocularists certified?
All our ocularists hold certifications from the American Society of Ocularists and National Board of Ocularists, maintaining the highest industry standards through continuing education.
What locations do you serve?
We operate five offices across New York City, Westchester, Long Island, New Haven, and Fairfield, with satellite clinics available throughout the Northeast region.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact your preferred location directly via phone or email. All consultations require advance scheduling at our New York City, Connecticut, or New Jersey offices.
Reviews (2)
Team S.
Jul 29, 2021
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Dr. John Brody is absolutely amazing! His knowledge, professionalism, patience and kindness were outstanding! My mom, who is up in age now and very self conscious about her prosthesis, was made to feel very comfortable and relieved during her visit. He was so warming that we didnt want to leave. Top notch service. It doesnt get any better than that!
Eddie B.
Jul 08, 2021
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Terrible service. Terrible staff. I would never recommend this office to anyone. There is no accountability and they are just unapologetic about their time and money wasting bull. SKIP THEM!
