Important Things to Remember
- Wear your glasses! You No longer have two eyes. Protect the one you have.
- If the prosthesis bothers you so that it must be wiped or rubbed, always close the eyelid and WIPE TOWARD THE NOSE, wiping away from the nose may cause the prosthesis to fall out.
- If you swim, dive, or water ski, wear swimming goggles. More prostheses are lost during these sports than in any others.
- When removing and cleaning the prosthesis, be sure the sink stopper or plugs are in place and the lid to the toilet is down. This is the second, most common way of losing the prosthesis.
- If you remove the prosthesis never leave it in any piece of tissue. If left in this manner, it can be accidentally thrown away.
We advise consulting with your insurance broker/agent about the possibility of insuring the prosthesis as in individual property item.
- Always practice extreme cleanliness when handling your prosthesis.
- Consult your doctor or Ocularist immediately if trouble arises.
- Have your prosthesis cleaned and polished at least twice a year by your Ocularist.

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