Can I wear contact lenses again after laser surgery?
In principle yes, for cosmetic or occasional use, once the eye has healed and the clinic has confirmed the surface is healthy. People who were corrected to good distance vision usually find they no longer need them, and reading lenses are the more common reason to wear one again.
- Subject
- Surgery journey
- Topic
- Recovery & aftercare
- Kind of question
- Can I…
- Procedures
- Contact lenses
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
What this answer depends on
- How the surface healed
- Whether you still need a prescription for any distance
- What your clinic advises about when to be refitted
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- EyeSmart: eye health information for the public
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Link checked 23 September 2026