Can I wear contacts before my surgery?

As contact lenses can alter the shape of your cornea we recommend that you remove your contacts prior to your pre-operative checkup. By removing the lenses, the cornea will be return to its more natural shape before measurements are taken. These measurements decide whether you are a good candidate for LASIK or not.

If you wear soft lenses, they should be removed a minimum of one week before your checkup.

If you wear rigid/gas permeable lenses, the lenses must be removed at least 6-8 weeks prior to your checkup.

After your pre-operative checkup, if you are a soft lens wearer, you will be able to wear your lenses up to 24 hours before your surgery. If you wear rigid/gas permeable lenses, you may be asked to not wear lenses till the surgery.