When can water touch my eyes after epiLASIK?

Doctor's Answer

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Dr Daphne Han

Ophthalmologist

I generally caution my epilasik patients to refrain from any water contact with the eyes for a week after the procedure, and that means no splashing of any tap water etc into the eyes when showering and watching face.

Also no eye make up for at least two weeks. If it is necessary to wear eye makeup, go slow with a new set, preferably after 2 weeks. A previous air stewardess patient of mine took more than 3 weeks off work after her epilasik as she was required to wear thick eye make up at work.

Also, no swimming / hot spring/ onsen / eye massage or eye mask for 4 weeks.

Hope that helps!

Cheerio!

Dr Daphne Han

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