Sex after laser correction: is it possible or not?

Can you have sex after laser vision correction

Not everyone decides to ask this question before surgery, but many people are interested in it — on various forums this topic is among the most frequently discussed.

“The surgery is performed on young and active people aged 18 to 45, so the issue of sex naturally concerns them,” says Oleg Kovrigin, head of the New Vision clinic network in Vilnius.

Are there restrictions on sexual activity after surgery

“When a patient receives restrictions for 2–4 weeks on heavy physical activity and contact sports, they begin to wonder whether this restriction also applies to sex. Many patients feel embarrassed to ask about it. So, for all those who are shy, the answer is simple: there are no restrictions on sexual activity after laser vision correction.”

Recommendations for the first days after surgery

The only recommendation is to use more passive positions during the first few days after surgery and to avoid bending forward or staying in a head-down position. It is also important not to touch the eyes with your hands, so even in the heat of passion you will need to control yourself.

What restrictions exist after laser vision correction

In general, the list of temporary restrictions after laser vision correction is not as extensive as many people think.

Visual strain after surgery

Patients are advised to avoid prolonged visual strain for about a week. Reading, working with documents, and using a computer is usually possible within 1–3 days after surgery, but eye strain should not be intense.

Additional temporary restrictions

Patients should also avoid using eye cosmetics for one week and take a break for three to four weeks from visiting saunas, steam baths, and swimming pools.

Advantages of laser vision correction

“Laser vision correction has many advantages compared to other methods of vision correction,” says Oleg Kovrigin. “One of the key advantages is that the procedure does not require patients to give up their usual lifestyle for a long time.”

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