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Will Wearing Contacts Affect the Inner Corners of the Eyes if They've Been Operated On?

August 20, 2011
Asked By:yayayaya

When can I wear contacts after upper eyelid surgery? ***The inner corners of my eyes were operated on too (Epicanthoplasty).*** Doctors replied that contacts can be worn after two weeks, but I'm just trying to make sure that it applies to those who have gotten their inner corners done too. Will the contacts: 1. touch the operated part? 2. insertion tear anything? I had it done in a different country, so I can't ask for their advice. Please respond ASAP, and thank you!

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August 22, 2011

Answer: The key is if you can comfortably manipulate the eyes.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 22, 2011

Answer: The key is if you can comfortably manipulate the eyes.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 23, 2011

Answer: Contact Lens Wear After Eyelid Surgery

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Answer: Contact Lens Wear After Eyelid Surgery

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