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

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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

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Rasecretary in reply toLizzyanne567

Thanks 👍

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

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Rasecretary in reply toNewCardinal

Great idea thanks 👌

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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.

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Rasecretary in reply toCornwalleyes

Great thanks 👍

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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.

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Thanks 👍

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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.

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Rasecretary in reply toJustAmanda

No bath but might try over the kitchen sink 👍

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JustAmanda

I’m sure that could work well, too.

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👍

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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.

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Rasecretary in reply toLovearoastdinner

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

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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.

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Rasecretary in reply toHelen_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 .

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

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Rasecretary in reply toAnonoms

Will see what I can find thanks

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Found some dry shampoo caps on Amazon thanks again😀

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