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Conclusion References
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ocular prosthesis is neglected for many years, there is
a risk of dramatic socket contracture. Contracted eye
sockets might be partially restored, but they are likely
to have residual issues with poor eyelid closure, misdi-
rected eyelashes, or turned-in eyelids (entropion).

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