The term "temporary eye prosthesis" refers to a removable, artificial eye that is used to replace a missing or damaged eye. It is commonly referred to as an "artificial eye," "ocular prosthesis," or "eye shell." Another synonym for this term is "scleral shell," which refers to the device's appearance, as it is made to cover the exposed sclera of the eye. Other synonyms for this device include "orbital prosthesis," which can also refer to a prosthesis that replaces part of the eye socket, and "cosmetic contact lens," which is a type of device that can be used to improve the appearance of an eye that is still functional, but may have cosmetic imperfections.