The artificial eye, like a hard contact lens, needs to be polished regularly in order to restore lustre finish and ensure that the surrounding tissues (e.g. Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis - a nasty condition derives under the lids if the prosthesis has not maintained a smooth anterior\front surface. This condition causes pussy discharge and the lens or prosthesis will have to remain out of the socket for a lengthy period of time for it to recover. A loose-fitting prosthesis can also cause irritation and a weepy socket. Speak to your ocularist about this.) are sound and quiet and that the artificial eye result is as good as possible. Infants and young children are seen every 3-6 months (It is important to maintain a snug fit in the socket for the benefit of optimum growth of the bony orbit as well as maintaining satisfactory lid apertures) and all other patients at least once every 6-12 months.