“Should I wear sunglasses after Lasik eye surgery?”
I am a 32-year-old male and I will have a Lasik eye surgery next week. Should I wear sunglasses after lasik eye surgery?
13 Answers
Yes.
Yes
Yes. You should wear sunglasses anytime you are in bright sun....regardless of having surgery or not. In particular after LASIK you will want to protect your eyes from glare and dust.
Your surgeon should give you detailed instructions for care after LASIK surgery as I do. In general, eye protection for the first few weeks is important. This includes sunglasses outdoors or safety glasses for any activity where something could hit you in the eye (such as a tree branch while biking or hiking). Also, goggles or eye shields while sleeping for the first week.
Mark F. Pyfer, MD, MS, FACS
Mark F. Pyfer, MD, MS, FACS
You may be more comfortable with sunglasses. All patients should wear sunglasses that absorb ultraviolet a and b wavelengths to protect their macula throughout life
Absolutely. You will be more light sensitive after the surgery. SO
Yes. You should wear sunglasses as your surgeon recommends.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
Yes Sunglasses should be worn to limit exposure to UV light.
Wearing sunglasses is always healthier for the eyes. In terms of your postoperative questions, you should really be asking your surgeon.
You should ask your eye surgeon but it is generally recommended.
Frank Cao
Frank Cao
You should wear your sunglasses at all times when you are either indoors or outdoors for the first 24 hours after LASIK surgery. For the rest of the week, you should wear your sunglasses whenever you go outdoors to protect your eyes from irritants such as dust and wind. Finally, remember to NOT wear your sunglasses whenever you drive at night.
Yes.
Sunglasses are optional. No harm wearing them.
