A conventional prosthesis will usually be made over three appointments over the course of one day. Scleral shells may require further appointments, occasionally over two days. Typically, the first appointment lasts one hour and includes fitting the socket and painting the iris. There is a 1.5-hour break for the patient while lab work is done to prepare the device for the next appointment.

The second appointment consists of painting only and is typically 30 minutes. There is then more lab work to be done to prepare the final device. The final appointment consists of trying in the finished prosthesis and performing any final adjustments, this is typically 20-30 minutes. Standard appointment times are 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.