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I had ilasik w/flap 8 days ago, dr's policy is 2 weeks w/out any eye makeup but i have an event that i'm going to wear makeup tomorrow. is this okay?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Best not to: It is best to avoid eye makeup. It is risky to your eye and cornea.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: There is a good reason for guidelines. If your eye professional said two weeks It would be best to follow.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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