For those who have had LASIK...

[ea32217]

The nurse advised me to throw away eye liner and mascara. I just got some new ones from Sephora a month ago, and would hate to throw them away.

Did you do this? Were you told this?

[MrsDarcy]

No idea, as I had mine in 2001, but I wanted to say that it was one of the best decisions I ever made! I was about 20/400 before, and have been 20/20 now for 15 years!

[Deleted]

I had the procedure done in 2013 LOVE IT!

I didn't get that recommendation, but I would follow the nurses advice. It's a slim chance that your eye makeup has bacteria from something in it, but I don't duck around with my eyes. I would rather go deaf than blind.

The only lasting affect is that my eyes water like crazy when I cut up an onion.

[UnderProtest]

Had it years ago and wasn't told this. Maybe take some isopropyl alcohol to the eyeliner and/or cut off a good chunk of the tip? I'd still throw away the mascara. Not worth risking any issues with the procedure for a tube of mascara.

[dirtyred]

Yes, I was told to throw out all my make up. I qas so excited--I had a reason to go buy all new, cool stuff (obviously I didn't have anything super expensive.If I did, I would have just saved it until after I was cleared to go back to normal behavior.)

[sh10]

I was told to throw it all away and I did, I didn't want to risk anything. If you don't want to throw it away, I would maybe use it a month or so after the procedure and your eyes are fully healed.

[MrsAxilla]

Jan 2, 2016 16:08:14 GMT -5 @idaholakelady said:

I had the procedure done in 2013 LOVE IT!

I didn't get that recommendation, but I would follow the nurses advice. It's a slim chance that your eye makeup has bacteria from something in it, but I don't duck around with my eyes. I would rather go deaf than blind.

The only lasting affect is that my eyes water like crazy when I cut up an onion.

Did you wear contacts?  My theory is the contacts blocked the chemicals or something.

[sadlebred]

It's not worth trying to save $20 on new make up to take any chances. I'd throw it away.

[sushi]

Jan 2, 2016 21:05:04 GMT -5 MrsAxilla said:

Jan 2, 2016 16:08:14 GMT -5 @idaholakelady said:

I had the procedure done in 2013 LOVE IT!

I didn't get that recommendation, but I would follow the nurses advice. It's a slim chance that your eye makeup has bacteria from something in it, but I don't duck around with my eyes. I would rather go deaf than blind.

The only lasting affect is that my eyes water like crazy when I cut up an onion.

Did you wear contacts?  My theory is the contacts blocked the chemicals or something.

That's my theory, too.

Op, you're probably spending a lot of money on lasik. Why skimp on replacing the makeup? Just consider it part of the overall cost.

I wasn't told to replace mine, but they probably noticed I don't wear makeup except on special occasions

[hazel]

Interesting! This is good information to know since one day I hope to have this surgery too.

[demelza]

I was never told that. I would probably chance it with expensive stuff.

[calico]

I wasn't told that, but if you were- then do it.

[ea32217]

I am able to start wearing eye makeup again day 8 after LASIK.
I am really nervous about eye infection and/or possibility of getting makeup flaking off into my eye.

What I think I might do is purchase some new drugstore makeup (mascara, eyeliner) and use that, and after 1-2 months, then revert back to my expensive/Sephora-bought eyeshadow. I am also going to pick up some new eye makeup remover too (as I currently have one where it is an oil cleansing balm, which I love but my eyes will not).

On a side note, when will this blurriness go away? Today is day 3.

[ea32217]

fn2187- PMing you now. I'm about Day 6 post-procedure.

[ea32217]

Jan 8, 2016 11:54:01 GMT -5 fn2187 said:

Jan 7, 2016 19:20:17 GMT -5 ea32217 said:

fn2187 - PMing you now. I'm about Day 6 post-procedure.

Thank you so much!  That was helpful.  I just responded.

Replied as well!