Did you go through a rhinoplasty surgery and wondering when you can start wearing your glasses again? Giving without your glasses may be inconvenient for some patients, but it’s essential to make sure your nose has enough time to heal correctly. Here are a few tips from Dr. Vincent Marin regarding glasses and rhinoplasty.
Take Some Time Off to Recover
Planning for a rhinoplasty surgery should include more than the time required for the consultation and the actual surgical appointment. You will need to set aside time after your surgery to recover fully. One of the best ways to recover is to take some time off from your busy life and let your body heal. If you take time off, you won’t have to worry about wearing your glasses to accomplish essential tasks. Do yourself a favor and let yourself heal fully before jumping back into your everyday routine.
Invest in Contacts
If you plan on engaging in activities that require clear vision, then think of investing in some disposable contact lenses. Contacts can take a while to get used to, so make sure to try them out a few weeks before your surgery. The last thing you want to be dealing with is adjusting to contacts on top of recovering. If you feel that your eyes are too dry for contacts, consider lubricating eye drops.
Get Some Bridgeless Glasses
You should not wear glasses while recovering from your rhinoplasty surgery because they put pressure on the bridge of your nose – precisely the part of the nose that is going through a critical healing period. You may consider investing in a pair of glasses that don’t put any pressure on the nasal dorsum for about four weeks after surgery. If you can’t afford bridgeless glasses, you can use tape to secure your regular glasses to your forehead; this will help keep pressure off of the bridge of the nose.
Wearing Glasses Over Your Splint
If you have an external splint, feel free to wear your glasses over the splint. The splint is heavily padded, and the glasses will not interfere with your recovery. Once the splint comes off, however, the glasses should come off too. During your post-operative appointment, Dr. Marin will advise you when you can start wearing glasses again.
What about Sunglasses?
The same rules apply to sunglasses as regular glasses. However, keep in mind that it is crucial to stay out of the sun until your incisions have healed completely. If you expose yourself to the sun prematurely, you run the risk of your incisions turning into dark scars. It’s best to avoid the sun. If you are out in the sun, keep the incisions covered by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
When to Finally Start Wearing Glasses Again
Usually, it takes about four weeks for the nasal dorsum to support glasses without any damage to the nose fully. If you have any questions or concerns, make sure to contact Dr. Marin for advice.
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