What goggles do you wear after LASIK?

Immediately following your procedure you will be given dark goggles to wear home and for the first few days of recovery. In addition to protecting your eyes from harmful light, these goggles also protect from rubbing the eyes during this important stage of recovery when the LASIK flap could become easily damaged.

Should I wear goggles after LASIK?

In most cases, patients are advised to wear their LASIK goggles immediately after surgery and throughout the following day. It is during these times that protection is most vital. Following this, patients are typically advised to wear the goggles while asleep for an extended period, up to one or two weeks.

What can I use instead of safety goggles?

Prescription glasses or sunglasses are not an adequate substitute for safety glasses and goggles. Talk to your eye care specialist about safety glasses that can fit over your prescription glasses. If you need safety glasses for your job, you can also get prescription safety glasses made with side shields.

How can I protect my eyes after LASIK?

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes for at least the first week after LASIK surgery. Read in moderation for the first few days after your LASIK procedure. Do not wear eye makeup for one week. Do not rub your eyes for one month after you have LASIK.

How many days do I have to wear sunglasses after LASIK?

How long do I need to wear sunglasses? Your eyes are especially sensitive for the first week after you have LASIK. Plan to wear sunglasses for at least the first week after your LASIK procedure. Also, even post-LASIK surgery, you should continue wearing sunglasses.

What happens if you don’t wear sunglasses after LASIK?

That means even on cloudy days, you should still wear sunglasses. The sun’s brightness could cause discomfort after LASIK and while you recover. Also, after LASIK, going outside without sunglasses could cause your vision to become cloudy. When this happens, it’s called a corneal haze.

How long after LASIK can you shower?

Generally speaking, you should wait at least 24 hours after LASIK before washing your face. This is the same guideline that we give our patients for showering. As with showering, you need to avoid getting soap and water in your eyes for a minimum of several days.

Is it okay to wear personal eyeglasses instead of safety goggles?

Unless prescription glasses have been specially designed to be safety glasses, they cannot be used as protective eye gear. To be considered safety glasses, they must meet a higher standard of compliance regarding impact resistance than regular prescription eyeglasses.

Can you opt out of wearing PPE?

Yes. Your employer can tell you to wear safety equipment (such as gloves, a visor or boots) and if you don’t, they are entitled to take disciplinary action, including excluding you from the workplace.

Is Crying harmful after LASIK?

It’s okay to cry after LASIK. Whether your eyes are watery or you happen to cry for an emotional reason, natural tears won’t harm the corneal flaps or hinder the healing process. Crying can actually help keep your eyes lubricated.