| The science as well as the artistry involved in the | | | | ensure that the product is silicone based. |
| making of prosthetic eyes continues to advance each | | | | Discussing Artificial Eye Lubrication with an Ocularist |
| year. While the original prosthetic eyes were made | | | | If you have a prosthetic eye then you surely have a |
| from available materials such as wood and clay, | | | | relationship with an Ocularist. This is because unlike |
| modern prosthetics combine the latest advancements | | | | other medical professionals including Ophthalmologists, |
| in both technology, as well as artistic realism. In fact, | | | | Ocularists specialize in prosthetic eyes. |
| most people have a hard time distinguishing a modern | | | | However, the next time you visit your Ocularist, you |
| prosthetic eye from a natural eye. | | | | may want to ask about your options for lubricants. |
| This is because modern prosthetic eyes are made | | | | Sometimes, Ocularists have a relationship with a |
| from acrylic plastics which closely resemble the | | | | particular company, and may not be aware of every |
| texture of natural eyes. However, while prosthetic | | | | prosthetic eye lubrication product. This is why it is vital |
| eyes may look like natural eyes, the reality is that they | | | | that you are proactive about your health. If you find a |
| require constant care, cleaning, and lubrication. If you | | | | product that claims to be endorsed by Ocularists, ask |
| have a prosthetic eye, you will have surely received | | | | your Ocularist if they recommend using that specific |
| detailed instructions on the correct procedure to care | | | | product. |
| for and clean your eye from your Ocularist. | | | | The History of Prosthetic Eyes |
| While cleaning and caring for your prosthetic eye is | | | | In order to fully understand the importance of using a |
| extremely important, it is also vital that you properly | | | | proper prosthetic eye lubricant, it is vital to understand |
| lubricate your eye. Without proper lubrication, the | | | | the history of prosthetic eyes. The first known |
| prosthetic will become uncomfortable as well as | | | | prosthetic eye was found in 2006 in Iran and belongs |
| shorten the overall life span of the implant. | | | | to a woman who lived between 2900 and 2800 BC. |
| The Importance of Silicone in Prosthetic Eye Lubricants | | | | Her prosthetic eye was made from paste and was |
| Silicone is the single most important ingredient in an | | | | covered with a thin layer of gold. A small thread was |
| effective artificial eye lubricant. This is because silicone | | | | placed through the prosthetic to hold it in place. |
| is essentially water that will not dry. Comparatively, | | | | Since that time, remarkable advances have been |
| water-based lubricants dry out quickly which then | | | | made in the field of prosthetic eyes, but none were |
| leads those that wear prosthetic eyes to feel | | | | quite as remarkable as that very first artificial eye. |
| discomfort in addition to requiring a constant | | | | If you are wearing a prosthetic eye now or know |
| reapplication of the lubricant. | | | | someone who does, take a moment to think about the |
| Silicone, on the other hand, will never fully dry which will | | | | comfort level of the first women and men who wore |
| allow those that choose a silicone prosthetic eye | | | | prosthetic eyes. Imagine the irritation they felt as well |
| lubricant to feel comfortable all day without having to | | | | as the infections they surely experienced. |
| constantly apply lubrication. | | | | Having this perspective will hopefully help you |
| If you have a prosthetic eye, and are looking for a | | | | understand the importance of properly lubricating a |
| high-quality prosthetic eye lubricant, take the time to | | | | prosthetic eye. |
| read the list of ingredients for each potential choice to | | | | |