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How long before my ICL procedure do I need to stop wearing contact lenses?

The doctor said I need to stop wearing contacts about 2 weeks before the procedure. Is this typical?

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Dr. William Wiley, MD
Dr. William Wiley, MD
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Answered on Oct 10, 2016
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According to your refraction, the amount of astigmatism is -1.25 Right and -0.75 Left.  However, your keratometry (measures shape of cornea) readings show a -3.75 Right and -4.00 Left astigmatism.  You actually have less refractive astigmatism now than before.  The ICL went almost...

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