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Is it ok to use a heated mask after cataract surgery? I'm getting on for two months post op. and the ops have successfully lowered my pressures and I'm currently off drops. Still have dry eye, hence the need for heated mask.

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so long as they are not the ones that also massage your eyes, they are a no no

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PeterRabbit62

I have because I have blepharitis my Opthalmologist told me I could, always best to check with your Opthalmologist because they all have different ways in treating patients.

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