Activities

Duration

Eye Shield – Worn at night

1 Night

Avoid make-up

Discard partially used items to prevent cross contamination

3 Weeks

Strenuous Activity

4 Weeks

Bending

2 Weeks

Avoid rubbing/touching eye

4 Weeks

Avoid soap/shampoo in the eye

4 Weeks

Avoid swimming/hot tub/sauna

4 Weeks

Avoid contact sports

4 Weeks (Min)

Read and Watch TV

Immediately

Resume work

Depending on job: dirty/dusty environments must be avoided for at least 2 weeks

2 Weeks

Exercise (light)

2 Weeks

Travelling abroad

4 Weeks

Mowing grass

4 Weeks

Hoovering

2 Weeks

Cooking splash backs

4 Weeks

Hair dye

4 Weeks

Driving DVLA standards – number plate at 20 meters

DVLA standard 48 hours (dependent on individual)

Avoid hairspray/shaving foam

2 Weeks

Lifting animals or toddlers from the floor

2 Weeks