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Washing hair after cataract surgery

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barbara2311
barbara2311

I had cataract surgery 2 weeks ago on my right eye.....Been for a check up today and forgot to ask when is it safe to wash my hair....Any advice would be most welcome.

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  • at201
    at201 barbara2311

    Posted

    There should not be any issue due to your washing your hair 2 weeks after your cataract surgery.

    Even for the first 1-2 weeks, the restriction is really on making sure that no water gets in your eye and that you don't rub your eyes when washing your hair.

    • barbara2311
      barbara2311 at201

      Posted

      Thanks... It's just that we only have a shower and i find it difficult to

      Wash my hair without getting water in my eyes, i can't bend over to

      Do it because i have a bad back, so have been going to the

      Hairdresser's..x

  • acc925
    acc925 barbara2311

    Posted

    I was told I could wash my hair and face immediately, but to not get water or soap in my eyes because it may sting.  I believe there is a short period of time that you may also be suseptible to infection from bacteria in water, but I believe that time period is less than a week.  
    • barbara2311
      barbara2311 acc925

      Posted

      Thank you for replying, from what i can gather it's 2 weeks, but wanted to

      Make sure...x

  • michael74313
    michael74313 barbara2311

    Posted

    Also, to add, close your eyes and gently dab the towel on your eyes (actually your eyelids since your eyes would be closed) when or if the water feels uncomfortable while you are in the shower.
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