topic Re: How to take a shower without getting your eyes wet in Wellness

How to take a shower without getting your eyes wet

geegerbee — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:59:20 GMT

I just had cataract surgery and the instructions say I can take a shower but to keep my eye dry? How do you do that?

Re: How to take a shower without getting your eyes wet

GingerHead — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:01:09 GMT

Swim goggles?

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:04:58 GMT

Turn your back to the shower head.

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ECBG — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:05:20 GMT

I followed those directions. I aimed the nozzle at my neck.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:06:57 GMT

Another thing is a moveable shower wand. When I had my surgery I used swim goggles.

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nycalady — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:35:05 GMT

Here's what I did.

Wash your face (avoiding eyes) at the sink before showering. In the shower gently cover your eye area wholding a dry wash cloth. Use your free hand to complete your shower. Dry shampoo works well for "washing" your hair

Re: How to take a shower without getting your eyes wet

Desertdi — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:47:15 GMT

Stand WAY back from the showerhead....or you could take a bath instead.

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layla2450 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:54:35 GMT

Take a BATH.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:02:19 GMT

I use a hand-held shower head. No problem. Put a plastic bag over your head?

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Desertdi — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:25:45 GMT

Amazon:

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spumoni99 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:30:06 GMT

My husband just had that surgery 3 weeks ago, he was given some large goggle like things, he used those. He had both eyes done at the same time though.

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kathybnc2 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:56:35 GMT

When I had mine I ordered a pack of face shields from Amazon. They were a little shorter than what another poster showed. At the top of the shield you pulled off a strip of paper to expose the sticky tape, stick it across your forehead and it worked great. I think they are actually meant to be used for hair dying.

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Kitty Galore — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:48:10 GMT

when I had my eye done I just lowered the shower head so it was lower , kept my eye shut and was very careful . Get eye injections every few months and do the same . I'm wash my face with wash cloth instead of my hands for the first couple of days and sponge bath as my mom used to call it as well for the first day . I dont get water in my eye as I know water has bacteria in it after my injections for a few days.

Re: How to take a shower without getting your eyes wet

Kitty Galore — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:50:34 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
Amazon:

Actually a good idea when coloring hair . Or showering when not wanting to disturb makeup .

Re: How to take a shower without getting your eyes wet

geegerbee — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:16:01 GMT

Thanks, I didn't know their was such a thing.

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ID2 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:47:23 GMT

Umm, close your eyes? I never had a problem showering after my cataract surgeries.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:26:38 GMT

I had my cataracts done and just closed my eyes when washing my face. Otherwise, I very rarely get water in my eyes in the shower and if I do, I close my eyes and dab it away.

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conlt — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:56:36 GMT

After my eye surgery, I used a Beekman Wipe to clean my face, and I wore swim goggles in the shower. I did not want to take any chances. The wipes were invaluable. When washing hair, I stood backwards and tipped my head back to rinse.

Re: How to take a shower without getting your eyes wet

cindyNC — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:28:12 GMT

Can you use a plastic bag...tear the top off, put it over your head and tape around bag to hold it up. Suppose you could do this with plastic wrap also.

Re: How to take a shower without getting your eyes wet

Mindy D — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:48:19 GMT

I use an inexpensive shower hose that is easily attached near the shower head. You can turn it off and use the regular head whenever you want and the hose detaches. It's also great for cleaning the shower. They are good if you use a shower seat too.