Beryl

[Rasecretary]

Hi, I had cataract surgery and a Trabeculectomy 5 days ago and want to know if I can wash my hair yet??

[Lizzyanne567]

Hello, I had cataract surgery 7 days ago and I haven't washed my hair yet, I'm going to leave it a few more days then wash it being careful not to get water or shampoo in eye

[Rasecretary in reply to Lizzyanne567]

Thanks 👍

[NewCardinal in reply to Lizzyanne567]

Use swim goggles as they stop the watter running in eyes. I did

[Rasecretary in reply to NewCardinal]

Great idea thanks 👌

[Cornwalleyes]

I mastered showering and washing my hair with both eyes shut after my first trabulectomy, if you’re sure you can keep your eyes shut then you should be ok.

[Rasecretary in reply to Cornwalleyes]

Great thanks 👍

[Mangobrain]

I bought an eye patch but left washing hair for a week. If you have a shower wash hair backwards so shampoo does not go over face.

[Rasecretary in reply to Mangobrain]

Thanks 👍

[JustAmanda]

I can do my hair over the bath (which doesn’t have a shower head), with jugs of water, without getting soap in my eyes. You might find that a possibility, or you could see if a hair dresser would wash it for you without styling it, in one of their lay-back sinks.

[Rasecretary in reply to JustAmanda]

No bath but might try over the kitchen sink 👍

[JustAmanda]

I’m sure that could work well, too.

[Rasecretary in reply to JustAmanda]

👍

[Rasecretary]

👌

[Lovearoastdinner]

Hi, I had a trab in June. Was told to not wash hair for 2 weeks. However, I got my hubby to assist me. Sat in bath and he very carefully washed my hair from behind. I had my eye sheild on and a towel over face. Did not get water/shampoo in my eye once! Good luck.

[Rasecretary in reply to Lovearoastdinner]

No bath maybe I could sit in the kitchen sink haha thanks anyway 🤣

[Helen_GlaucomaUK Administrator]

Hello. It is best to leave washing your hair for at least a week. Also recommended to wash it with your head back rather than bringing your head forwards. Not an easy request for many but hope you find a way without getting water or shampoo in your eyes.

[Rasecretary in reply to Helen_GlaucomaUK]

Thanks I'm just feeling so grotty with my greasy hair 😕 I will have to find a way before my hospital appointment on the 25th .

[Anonoms]

Bed bound people use a dry powder cleanser. Sorry cant provide any links.

[Rasecretary in reply to Anonoms]

Will see what I can find thanks