Care of your Prosthesis
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
YOU NO LONGER HAVE TWO NATURAL EYES,
PROTECT THE REMAINING ONE AT ALL TIMES.
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Inserting your Prosthesis
To re-insert the prosthesis, place a few drops of lubricating solution on the prosthesis, lift your upper eyelid, and slide the prosthesis behind the lid as far as it will go. Then let go of your upper lid and pull down gently on your lower lid and the prosthesis will slip in.
For a picture tutorial please click here. |
Removing your Prosthesis
To remove the prosthesis, depress the lower lid so that the lower edge of the prosthesis slides out and down. A suction cup may
be used to hold the prosthesis or you may allow it to drop into your hand. For a picture tutorial please click here. |
Cleaning your Prosthesis
With the prosthesis removed, wash with a mild soap such as Ocusoft, or baby shampoo. Pick up the prosthesis carefully as it will be slippery. If you are cleaning your prosthesis in the bathroom, we recommend that you place a cloth in the bottom of the sink and close the lid to the toilet. Using a wet soapy cotton washcloth, rub the prosthesis vigorously. Use as hot of water as your hands can tolerate. Make sure to rinse all soap residue from the prosthesis and your hands before re-inserting the prosthesis.
NEVER USE RUBBING (ISOPROPYL) ALCOHOL
TO CLEAN YOUR PROSTHESIS.
Never wash the prosthesis with any kind of abrasive soap such as Lava or toothpaste because
it will slowly wear away the polished surface creating a dull, non-lifelike appearance.
TO CLEAN YOUR PROSTHESIS.
Never wash the prosthesis with any kind of abrasive soap such as Lava or toothpaste because
it will slowly wear away the polished surface creating a dull, non-lifelike appearance.
Take Care of your Remaining Eye
Make sure to wear protective eyewear at all times. (Polycarbonate unbreakable shatterproof glasses are the best.) Think ahead and be extra cautious when pouring bleach or hammering nails, ect. Make sure you have a yearly dilated eye exam to detect any problems in your good eye as early as possible.
Lubricants
Use lubricants to keep the prosthesis comfortable if it feels dry. You can use any of the following on your prosthetic, but remember that a little of these go a long way.
- Mineral oil
- Artificial tears/gels.
Cleaning at Home
Less often is better than too often. Removing and replacing the prosthesis too often can cause more problems then it solves. Only take out the prosthesis to clean it when necessary. You may use a warm wet compress to remove crust/clean the prosthesis surface in the mornings. AT bedtime, use a lubricant and either dilute baby shampoo or Ocusoft to clean the lashes.
Home Disinfectants
10:1 dilution of water and bleach or
10:1 dilution of water and 3% hydrogen peroxide or
1:1 dilution of water and white vinegar
Soak the prosthesis for 10 minutes, rinse with water, and replace in your socket with a lubricant.
10:1 dilution of water and 3% hydrogen peroxide or
1:1 dilution of water and white vinegar
Soak the prosthesis for 10 minutes, rinse with water, and replace in your socket with a lubricant.
Preventing Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
- Use Lubricants
- Have your prosthesis polished by your ocularist every 6 months
