Can I Wear Contacts After Rhino?

   In the absence of corneal irritation, contact lenses may be worn after rhinoplasty.

 

 

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

It is ok to wear your contacts after your surgery. Glasses are not recommended for 6 weeks after your procedure. They can be taped to the forehead if necessary to relive pressure on the nose. I would recommend following up with your surgeon, as he or she may have specific guidelines for you to follow. I hope this helps, and best of luck.

Contact lenses are permitted immediately after rhinoplasty. I permit my patients to wear glasses as soon as they find it comfortable.

in our practice, we allow patients to wear contacts 3 days after surgery and glasses 4 weeks later. hope that helps.

Contact lenses are fine to wear immediately after your rhinoplasty.  You are correct about glasses.  I request that my patients not wear glasses for 6 weeks following their surgery.