How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Began Wearing Glasses?

After 2 weeks you'll be fine. Agree with the comment here about goggles. Not for 4-6 weeks. Your glasses might not fit well initially.

In most rhinoplasty patients, the components of the surgery can
vary largely on a patient-by-patient basis. This includes the duration of and
the speed of your recovery, which directly affects when you can start wearing
your glasses. As a general rule of thumb, I would advise that you refrain from
wearing your glasses for at least 6 weeks after your nose job. Try to wear
contact lenses if possible, as the weight of your glasses can put unnecessary
strain on your new nose that is still healing. For a more accurate,
personalized assessment of your progress and recovery, consult the surgeon who
performed your nose job.

Thank you for this great question which many patients contemplating or undergoing this procedure are sure to ask. This questions is most relevant in Rhinoplasty cases where the nasal bones were surgically broken and re-positioned (via osteotomies). It takes about 6 weeks for the nasal bones to set so to play it really safe, it is best to wait until then for regular use glasses. There are many situations in which patients request to use glasses (either reading or for sun) earlier than the 6-week mark. I have often permitted patients to wear very light-weight glasses after the 2-3 week mark depending on the glasses and the nature of the procedure performed, as the nasal bones are likely solid "enough" to withstand such light pressure. I do encourage patients not to keep glasses on for a period of greater than 20-30 minutes at a time, with frequent breaks. Creative forehead contraptions that allow patients to wear glasses that do not rest on their nasal bridge are always welcome! Hope this helps! Best, Dr. Roy.

During the recovery
period the bridge of the nose is more sensitive to the weight of glasses and
can effect healing of the nasal bridge. To ensure optimal healing, Dr. De Silva
advises waiting 6-weeks before wearing glasses on the bridge of the nose. For
the first week there is a cast that protects the bridge of your nose and wearing glasses will not effect healing. From 1 to 6 weeks, Dr. De Silva is able to give you a support if
you need to wear glasses. During this time it is fine to use contact lenses.

I tell patients that fo rthe first 3-4 weeks that they should tape the glasses to the forehead and not rest them on the nose.  After that it should be ok.

I would check with your surgeon to be sure, as it depends on what was performed, ie grafts. Normally within 10 days you are normally okay. if the glasses are heavy, take them off periodically to avoid excess pressure over the swelling. Just use common sense and be careful.

Generally, I have no concerns with my patients wearing all but the heaviest glasses 2 weeks afer rhinoplasty.

Goggles with tight elastic straps are another matter - I would recommend 6-8 weeks.d

You're in the clear!  Usually a window of at least 2 weeks is recommended.  Wearing your glasses after 3-4 weeks is very reasonable for short periods of time.  The only down side is that after wearing them for awhile you will notice depressions on the skin of the nose where the pads of the glasses were resting.  This won't affect your healing it really is just an indication that the swelling in the skin has not completely resolved yet.  The only time where wearing glasses would be a problem is if you actually got struck in the face while wearing them...or suffered a fall or injury.  But normal activity and daily usage is perfectly okay.  Just be aware of what I stated above.

I tell all my Rhinoplasty patients to avoid wearling glasses for 6 months as glasses create pinpoint reduction of swelling and deform the nose.

In general, I tell my patients they can wear glasses 2-3 weeks after their rhinoplasty, but they must be careful to avoid any type of nasal trauma. However, in this forum I always tell patients to follow their surgeon's instructions immediately afteer surgery.