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How to remove eye makeup after 9 days after LASIK surgery?

salf14Nov 3, 2017
I understand that I can wear eye makeup now, I am just concerned about how to remove this makeup with the makeup. Can I gently rub my eyes and use makeup remover on my lids?

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Dr. Jay Bansal, MD
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Answered on Nov 13, 2017
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