Prosthetic Eyes IQ - What You Need to Know

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When you are considering having a prosthetic eye implant you may have many questions. Some may be about the surgery in general and you may be reading many things online. But it is important to ask your doctor exactly how your surgery is going to happen and what will happen next.

By reading articles online, you may get an idea of what may happen but you want to be able to ask specific questions before and after having the artificial eye implant. Once you have the information that you need there may be other questions. Here are just a few of the questions that are commonly asked when having prosthetic eye replacement from a qualified ocularist.

How Do I Take Care Of my Prosthetic Eye?

Most prosthetic eyes are made with a medical grade PMMA plastic or more commonly known as acrylic. These prosthetics should never be placed in alcohol or anything similar because it may damage the surface of Glasseye eye. When the time comes to remove the artificial eye, then it is Okay to use a mild soap such as Ivory or Johnson's Baby Shampoo. Make sure that you rinse the eye thoroughly.

How Is The Eye Removed and Inserted?

To remove the eye, you start by pressing down on the lower lid so the lower part of the eye slides out and down. Make sure that you ask your ocularist for a special cup to place the eye while cleaning. Doctors will also provide a suction cup of sorts and you place the cup on the eye. It will help remove the prosthetic eye.

Will The Eye Have To Be Refit?

It is recommended that the prosthetics be refit every 3 to 5 years. In children it is recommended that they be refitted sooner.

Will I Be Able to Drive?

It is possible; it may depend on the vision that you have in the remaining eye. It may take some time to get used to driving again. You may have to practice before driving in public. You will have to be more conscious of driving like keeping a bit further back from the car in front of you. Parking may become an issue. Talk to your eye doctor first before driving. You may have to talk to the local DMV for a new license.

Will My Eye Itch?

They actually can itch. The most common reasons are that they will itch as the healing process continues and as protein build up happens it may cause the eye to itch. This build up causes a thin coating which can cause an allergic reaction underneath the eyelid. If this happens call your ocularist and ask for suggestions.