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.
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.
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.
Thank you for replying, from what i can gather it's 2 weeks, but wanted to
Make sure...x
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
I washed my hair two days after my surgery
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.