Contacts before LASIK

Steven Dell, MD answers: Wearing contacts before LASIK?

I had a consult for Lasik surgery 5 or 6 years ago, and at the time I was told I couldn't wear my contacts during the 3 weeks before surgery, which was why I never went through with it. I can't stand to wear my glasses for more than a few hours. Has anything changed?


Steven Dell, MD
6 months ago
By Steven Dell, MD - Austin Ophthalmologist

Unfortunately, the protocols are similar today. Even though the contact lenses are much better today they can still alter your corneal shape and thickness.

If measurements are taken when you have not been out of lenses for several weeks, this can lead to an inaccurate surgery. This is a risk that neither you nor the surgeon should take.

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