Yes, you can move a glass eye. The movement is achieved by attaching the muscles to the implant during the surgical procedure. This enables the prosthetic eye to move in conjunction with the natural eye.
How Glass Eye Movement Works
The movement of a prosthetic eye relies on the integration with the eye socket's muscles. Here's a breakdown:
- Surgical Attachment: The eye muscles are attached to the implant placed in the eye socket. According to information provided, "attaching the muscles to the implant will allow you to move the eye in tandem with your other eye".
- Coordinated Movement: When the natural eye moves, the attached muscles move the implant, causing the prosthetic eye to move in a similar manner.
- Conformer Use: A conformer, "a small device placed under your eyelid to help it keep its rounded shape", is used after the surgery to maintain the shape of the eye socket.
Limitations
While a glass eye can move, it's important to note:
- No Vision: A glass eye is a prosthetic and does not restore vision. The provided reference confirms that "you won't be able to see with the eye".
- Range of Motion: The range of motion might not be identical to the natural eye.
