Since 1979

organjc silicon gel G N 514 has been used in our hospital and in Chongqing Ch- emical Industrial lnstitute’s second factory for many eye and orbital deformities

such as:atrop- hy of eyeball

congenital microphthalmus

trauma to the eye and enucteation of the eyeball. 37 cases in which the gel was used were followed up 4 years.The material was found to possess mamy advantages

including: (1)It is non-toxic

non-irritant and non-allergic

no sido-effects were noted during treatm- ent.Cosmetic results were good in 36 of 37 cases. (2)It is an inert material which is not rejected by the body tissues.There were no instan- ces of embolism or thrombosis with its use. (3)It is easy to use and keep

and suitable for use in clinics It is relatively cheap.It was feit that this was an ideal material for cosmetic eye therapy