Can I use phone after LASIK?

You can typically use your phone 24–48 hours after LASIK, but phone screens are held closer to the eyes than computers, increasing strain. Keep usage short and take regular breaks during the first week.

Key Facts

• Avoid all screen use (including phone) for the first 24 hours
• After 48 hours, limit phone use to 15–20 minute sessions
• Hold your phone at arm’s length to reduce focusing strain
• Enable night mode / warm display settings during recovery
• Blinking less while on phone causes dry eye — blink consciously

Guidelines & Tips

• Set your phone to the largest comfortable text size
• Enable ‘Night Shift’ or warm colour temperature immediately
• Take a 5-minute break every 20 minutes of phone use
• Use voice assistants (Siri, Google) to reduce screen time in week 1
• Avoid reading on phone in dim lighting for at least 2 weeks
• Apply lubricating eye drops before and after phone sessions