Is There a Required Period to Avoid Wearing Contact Lenses before SMILE LASIK?

Is There a Required Period to Avoid Wearing Contact Lenses before SMILE LASIK?

Yes, before undergoing SMILE LASIK, it is important to stop wearing contact lenses for a certain period. For soft contact lenses, it is recommended to remove them at least a few days prior to the surgery. For hard lenses, at least two weeks is advised, and for dream lenses, discontinuation for a minimum of one month is necessary.

Wearing soft lenses for a long period can cause corneal inflammation and micro-damage to the cornea. If inflammation is present in the cornea, surgery cannot be performed and the accuracy of the examination is reduced.

A cornea that has been altered by lens wear typically takes about two weeks to return to its natural shape. In the case of dream lenses, a thorough exam is conducted after one month of discontinuation, and surgery is usually scheduled following 1–2 weeks of repeated tests to confirm stability. If corneal irregularities are still observed during the exam, it is necessary to wait until the cornea fully stabilizes.

‼️ Experience clearer and high-quality vision with our advanced vision correction at Joeunnun Vision Clinic ‼️

Thanks for reading and spending your valuable time with us. We will do our best for your vision 😊 

If you want to know more about SMILE or ophthalmologic information, visit our website‼️

📍 Your clearer, brighter vision starts here.

● Link : https://eng.visionclinic.co.kr/

● Email : joeunnun535@naver.com

● WhatsApp : 010-6389-8398

#smilelasik #lasik #lasik #gangnam #Gangnamjoeunnunvisionclinic #gangnamvisionclinic #visionclinic #seoulvisionclinic #AcuTarger #visumax #SMILEPro #ICL #implantablecontactlens #Presbyopia #PresbyLASIK