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Can you sleep on your side after Lasik?

I am a 25 year old female. I want to know if you can sleep on your side after Lasik?

5 Answers

Yes, as long as your eyes are not touching the pillow especially during the healing period.
You can sleep on your side.

Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Yes, but you will need to sleep with goggles or shields for the first week:
Yes
Yes, but protect your eyes with a guard.