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I washed my face 2 days after LASIK; should I be worried?

TheGreatGabyMay 2, 2016
I had surgery on Saturday morning and it's now Monday night. I showered and completely forgot about everything and just washed my face. I used a mild scent free cleanser and didn't rub my eyes hard or really force any water in them, but I am still worried. Is there anything I can do to follow up?

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Dr. Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA
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Answered on May 5, 2016
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Dr. Andrew Caster, MD
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