We normally ask for patients to abstain from wearing make up for a period of one week. It is the big three that are important; the eyeliner, the eye shadow and of course the mascara. Normal face make-up, for example lipstick, is fine to use a day or two after the treatment. It is only really the make that is applied in and around the eyes that needs to be avoided for the first week….
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Can I Wear False Eyelashes After Laser Eye Surgery?
Yes, you can wear false eye lashes after laser eye surgery, but ask that you wait one week after laser eye surgery to ensure sufficient healing time….
Going on Holiday After Laser Eye Surgery? What You Need to Know
If you plan on going on holiday by car shortly after having laser eye surgery you should remember that you will probably have to wait until your first day after surgery to drive. 98% of our patients are up to legal driving standard or better at that time….
Will I Have a Speedy Recovery from Laser Eye Surgery?
Surgery is such a heavy word, and often can often bring with it a feeling of fear or hesitation; it can make you pause and think, “Do I really need this?” In the knowledge that laser eye surgery is a 100% optional procedure, you might well ask yourself important questions such as, “is this the right choice for me?”, “do the benefits outweigh the costs?”, and “how long will it take me to recover?”…
Why Might I Need to Contact My Surgeon After Laser Eye Surgery? [VIDEO]
Need to have 24/7 access to the surgeon. We provide your laser eye surgeon’s mobile phone number to patients, as an emergency contact number….
Laser Eye Surgery FAQs: Aftercare
Laser Eye Surgery Aftercare FAQs The prospect of having Laser Eye Surgery can be daunting, to say the least. Even if you put the thought of the actual procedure to the back of your mind, it is often difficult to know what implications the treatment could truly have on your vision and wider life, particularly during your recovery period. That’s why we decided to put together this handy article, covering some of our most frequently asked questions about Laser Eye…
Complete Guide to Recovery & Post-Operative Care after Laser Eye Surgery
Guide to Recovery & Post-Operative Care after Laser Eye Surgery Updated for 2024 Most of us rarely, if ever, stop and think about how incredible our eyes are. It’s easy to take our vision for granted, given that we use it every day for almost every task and job we ever perform. But it’s also easy for us to forget just how sensitive they can be. However, once a stray eyelash finds itself stuck in there, we become acutely aware…
Can Cataract Surgery Affect Your Sinuses?
Can Cataract Surgery Affect Your Sinuses? There are few things more irritating than problems with our sinuses. Sinus infections cause blocked and runny noses, headaches and even fevers, and with such symptoms, most people will try anything to avoid them. Of course, our sinuses can be affected by all manner of things, but what about Cataract Surgery? In this article, we’ll be exploring whether Cataract Surgery could affect your sinuses. The sinuses are four air-filled chambers located behind the cheekbones…
Can You Fly After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Fly After Cataract Surgery? Living with cataracts can be an extremely disruptive time. While it goes without saying that your vision will be affected, it’s easy to overlook how much this can affect almost every aspect of your life. From simple, everyday tasks such as reading and writing to making special memories such as relaxing on a beautiful beach or taking in stunning vistas on a family holiday, impaired vision can add frustration to almost anything. If you’re…
Can You Drive After Cataract Surgery?
Can You Drive After Cataract Surgery? The development of cataracts in your eyes can affect your life in a number of ways. Most obviously, cataracts can significantly impair your vision, making it increasingly difficult to perform everyday tasks. But it’s easy to forget how much these things can affect your independence – after all, our vision is something we take for granted for everything from reading to driving. Many patients are, therefore, eager to learn when they can return to…
