Can I play contact sports after an ICL surgery?

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You may want to refer to these previous questions and answers:

Contact sports are not 'contraindicated' (or banned, so to speak) after one has recovered from ICL surgery.

Bear in mind, however, that eye injuries can happen with contact sports, and with or without ICL surgery, these injuries can sometimes be serious. Wherever possible, it is advisable to wear eye protection to prevent these injuries.

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