6. After the Eye is Finished, What Precaution Should the Patient Take?

As one wears the eye over a period of time minute scratches appear on the surface of the eye (caused by continual lid action against the eye and by handling). These scratches cause the eye to begin to appear dull and can also cause some mattering problems. Therefore, I recommend that the prosthesis be polished in my office at least at six month intervals to assure proper comfort and cosmesis. I also recommend that the patient see his ophthalmologist at least once a year or as often as the doctor directs.