To insert a false eye (ocular prosthesis), follow these steps carefully, ensuring you have clean hands throughout the process.
Insertion Procedure
Here's a step-by-step guide to inserting your artificial eye:
- Preparation: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water to prevent infection.
- Positioning the Prosthesis: Hold the artificial eye horizontally, with the most pointed area (the "nose point") oriented towards your nose. This ensures correct anatomical positioning.
- Upper Eyelid Insertion: Gently lift your upper eyelid.
- Sliding the Prosthesis: Slide the prosthesis directly up and into the socket, positioning it under the lifted upper eyelid.
- Lower Eyelid Placement: Pull down your lower eyelid.
- Securing the Prosthesis: Allow the lower eyelid to gently slip inside, securing the prosthesis in place. You may need to gently manipulate the lower lid to ensure it fully encapsulates the lower edge of the artificial eye.
- Blinking: Blink a few times to ensure the prosthesis sits comfortably and naturally.
Important Considerations:
- Cleanliness: Always handle your ocular prosthesis with clean hands.
- Lubrication: If necessary, use lubricating eye drops specifically designed for prosthetic eyes to ease insertion and improve comfort. Consult with your ocularist for recommendations.
- Practice: Inserting and removing a prosthetic eye can take practice. Be patient with yourself.
- Comfort: If you experience pain or discomfort, remove the prosthesis and consult with your ocularist or doctor.
- Regular Check-ups: Schedule regular appointments with your ocularist to ensure proper fit and maintenance of your prosthetic eye.
By following these instructions, you should be able to successfully and comfortably insert your false eye.
