What activities should be avoided after LASIK?

After LASIK, certain activities must be avoided during the healing period to protect the corneal flap and prevent infection. The restriction period varies from 1 week to 6 weeks depending on the activity.

Key Facts

• Eye rubbing: Avoid for 1 month minimum
• Swimming / water sports: Avoid for 4–6 weeks
• Contact sports: Avoid for 4–6 weeks
• Heavy gym / weights: Avoid for 2 weeks
• Eye makeup: Avoid for 2 weeks

Guidelines & Tips

• No eye rubbing, pressing, or touching of the eye area for 1 month
• No swimming in pools, sea, or rivers for 4 weeks — bacteria risk
• No boxing, martial arts, rugby, or contact sports for 6 weeks
• No scuba diving for 3 months minimum
• No dusty outdoor activities (construction, farming) for 2 weeks
• No bungee jumping or sky diving for 4 weeks — pressure risk