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Can i manage without glasses befor lasik

2017-09-20 10:48:15
Im 21 yrs old with eye power -4.75 and -5.25 and would like to go for lasik..and i wear contact lenses... Before lasik 15 days i cant wear contact lenses so is it possible that i can remain without glasses before lasik for those days...thank you
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Hello We usually advise to stop using contact lens Atleast 2 weeks before lasik During this time... You may use glasses or if you want to avoid glasses then you can avoid glasses also

Answered2017-09-20 11:16:21

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