“Can you sleep on your side after Lasik?”

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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?

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**Dr. Shilpi Pradhan** Ophthalmologist GLEN ALLEN, VA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shilpi Pradhan Ophthalmologist GLEN ALLEN, VA

Yes, as long as your eyes are not touching the pillow especially during the healing period.

**Dr. Alan Franklin** Ophthalmologist Mobile, AL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alan Franklin Ophthalmologist Mobile, AL

You can sleep on your side.

Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD

**Dr. Sheri L. Rowen** Ophthalmologist Baltimore, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sheri L. Rowen Ophthalmologist Baltimore, MD

Yes, but you will need to sleep with goggles or shields for the first week:

**Dr. Nader G. Gary** Ophthalmologist Baltimore, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nader G. Gary Ophthalmologist Baltimore, MD

Yes

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Yes, but protect your eyes with a guard.