Are you wondering if you can wear contact lenses after LASIK eye surgery? The answer is yes, you can. In some cases, it may even be recommended by your doctor. In this article, we'll discuss the occasions when wearing contact lenses after LASIK may be beneficial. Regular contact lenses can be more challenging to place in the eyes after surgery, so many ophthalmologists suggest scleral contact lenses instead.
These special lenses cover the entire cornea and help with dry eyes, which is a common side effect of LASIK. Sclerotic contact lenses are a better alternative to eyeglasses because they can correct corneal aberrations, while glasses only correct refractive errors such as myopia and hyperopia. Even if your vision improves significantly after the procedure, your eyes will still be affected by age-related vision loss. If you're starting to experience changes in your vision after LASIK, talk to your eye doctor about contact lens options. If you need a minor correction to your vision after LASIK, you may opt for contact lenses or eyeglasses instead of considering a secondary corrective procedure. Hybrid lenses are also available; these have a rigid central optical surface and a soft material skirt for contact lenses. Unfortunately, most insurance programs don't cover the cost of LASIK (as it's considered “cosmetic”).
However, there are other funding options available to make the procedure more affordable. At the end of the day, contact lenses are soft and malleable and can fit any eye shape. So if you need corrective clothing after LASIK surgery, you can still wear eyeglasses or contact lenses.
