Question:
OK, I know you can't wear contacts during surgery but what if.....

you have no glasses at all.(Can't afford to just go get glasses) I know i won't need them while I'm in surgery but what about the 3 days in the hospital?I am blind without them. Can I put them back in when I wake up? I have searched for an answer in the library but couldn't find one. Thanks you guys!    — LaKeAffy (posted on May 20, 2002)

May 20, 2002
Hi! I personally don't think there should be a problem wearing the contacts after surgery, but I'm not a doc. So, probably the best person to be asking this question to(if you can't find it here) you should ask your doctor or the nurses at the hospital.
   — Samar M.

May 20, 2002
I had the same issue. I took them out for surgery and as soon as I was coherent enough and could sit up I put them right back in. Only problem I had was I seemed to have caught a little infection or irritation from surgery. The surgeon will often tape your eyes shut or use a cream on the eyes. It irritated my eyes and they were very dry for several days. So bring some wetting solution. But you'll do fine. Best wishes on your surgery.
   — Marla H.

May 22, 2002
I do not know how bad your eyesite is, but they make reading glasses in some strong strengths, you can get them at Wal Mart ETC, Maybe you can give them a try on at the store and see if they would work for you while in the hospital, The Concern I would have with contacts in while in the hospital, I fell asleep all the time, and would not of wanted to worry about my contacts.
   — Jeri P.