Dos and Donts After Blepharoplasty Do Sleep propped up on your back for the first week to minimise swelling avoid sleeping on your side Use prescribed eye drops and ointment exactly as directed, typically for up to 7 days Wear sunglasses outdoors they protect sensitive, healing eyes from both sun and wind Eat a nutritious diet rich in fruit, vegetables and lean protein to support healing Rest your eyes minimise screen time and reading in the first week or two, as your eyes will be more light-sensitive than usual Dont Rub your eyes under any circumstances, at any stage of recovery Wear contact lenses for at least two weeks stick to glasses to avoid corneal irritation Apply makeup too early wait until incisions have fully closed, typically 23 weeks, and use only new, unopened products Smoke avoid for at least 4 weeks before and after surgery
Increasing soluble fiber during eating windows (oatmeal, berries, ground flaxseed) and staying hydrated supports regularity
According to the studys researchers, Brain theta waves, an indicator of cognitive alertness, were increased significantly in the temporal, frontal, parietal, and occipital areas after three hours in the eye-open and reading states
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