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Artificial Eye Discomfort

Southeastern Ocularists Inc.

Eye discomfort can occur for a number of reasons when you are living with a prosthetic eye.  Individuals who experience a comfortable fit in the beginning stages of wearing their artificial eye can experience discomfort after a period of time.  All wearers of prosthetic eyes experience things such as teary eyes and mucous discharge from their socket with the prosthetic as well as other issues.  It is important to know what you can do to help prevent this at home, when to see your ocularist, and when to consult your ophthalmic practitioner.

Benefits of Wearing a Prosthetic Eye

Southeastern Ocularists Inc.

Prosthetic_Eye_DiagramProsthetic eyes have many benefits for individuals who wear one (or two), opposed to wearing an eye patch or nothing at all. Technological advances have made it possible so that a good prosthetic eye looks extremely natural and hard to recognize by appearance. There are many benefits provided by artificial eyes such as proper facial function and one’s physical appearance/self esteem.

 

 

 

 

Keep Your Prosthesis Properly Cleaned

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Artificial Eyes and Proper CleaningAre you keeping your prosthesis properly cleaned? Keeping the surface of your artificial eye clean will help reduce irritation within your eye socket. How you ask? – Here are a few tips:

1) The best way to clean your prosthesis is with a mild liquid soap or baby shampoo and water.

2) Contact lens cleaners are great for a quick cleaning.

3) NEVER use heavy antibacterial soap or alcohol to clean your prosthesis – this can damage your artificial eye!