How long does it usually take for a patient to be able to wear contact lenses after upper and lower Blepharoplasty?
Answer: Many eyelid surgery patients can wear contact lenses after 3 or 4 weeks. Many patients can wear contact lenses after 3 or 4 weeks following upper and lower blepharoplasty. Some paitents, however, may have some dry eyes or chemosis following blepharoplasty and should wait until this seems to be resolved. Care should be taken if a canthopexy or canthoplasty of the lower eyelid was performed as this may disrupt or effect the result.
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Answer: Many eyelid surgery patients can wear contact lenses after 3 or 4 weeks. Many patients can wear contact lenses after 3 or 4 weeks following upper and lower blepharoplasty. Some paitents, however, may have some dry eyes or chemosis following blepharoplasty and should wait until this seems to be resolved. Care should be taken if a canthopexy or canthoplasty of the lower eyelid was performed as this may disrupt or effect the result.
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January 19, 2009
Answer: When Can You Wear Contacts After Eye Lid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Hi Laila, Patients are allowed to wear their contact lenses about 5 days after their upper and lower eye lid surgery (blepharoplasty). You should consult with your surgeon for their preference. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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January 19, 2009
Answer: When Can You Wear Contacts After Eye Lid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Hi Laila, Patients are allowed to wear their contact lenses about 5 days after their upper and lower eye lid surgery (blepharoplasty). You should consult with your surgeon for their preference. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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Answer: Contact Lenses After Eyelid Surgery I generally recommend that patients refrain from wearing contacts for between one to two weeks depending the type of blepharoplasty they have undergone. This is a safety measure to ensure that the eye does not become irritated and is recommended because putting in the lenses often involves pulling on the bottom of the eyelid. In the meantime, you will be able to wear your eyeglasses as a substitute for contact lenses to correct your vision.
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Answer: Contact Lenses After Eyelid Surgery I generally recommend that patients refrain from wearing contacts for between one to two weeks depending the type of blepharoplasty they have undergone. This is a safety measure to ensure that the eye does not become irritated and is recommended because putting in the lenses often involves pulling on the bottom of the eyelid. In the meantime, you will be able to wear your eyeglasses as a substitute for contact lenses to correct your vision.
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June 21, 2009
Answer: Contact lenses 10 days after eyelid surgery In our office It is recommended that patients do not wear contact lenses for the first ten days after an upper and/ or lower blepharoplasty surgery.
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June 21, 2009
Answer: Contact lenses 10 days after eyelid surgery In our office It is recommended that patients do not wear contact lenses for the first ten days after an upper and/ or lower blepharoplasty surgery.
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April 18, 2019
Answer: Several considerations with contact lenses after Blepharoplasty 1. Do not put anything into your eyes unless your doctor says O.K. 2. Put your contact lens in your eye by pulling up your eyelid, not pulling down the lower eyelid. 3. The swelling of the eyelids after blepharoplasty can distort your eye temporarily and make fitting your contacts difficult for a time, so do not push it unless they go in easily.
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April 18, 2019
Answer: Several considerations with contact lenses after Blepharoplasty 1. Do not put anything into your eyes unless your doctor says O.K. 2. Put your contact lens in your eye by pulling up your eyelid, not pulling down the lower eyelid. 3. The swelling of the eyelids after blepharoplasty can distort your eye temporarily and make fitting your contacts difficult for a time, so do not push it unless they go in easily.
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