Patients should wait at least one to two weeks (or longer) before wearing contact lenses after eyelid surgery. Dr. Kim can discuss when to discontinue wearing contact lenses and when to resume their use after eyelid surgery safely. Placing contact lenses on the eye requires manipulating the eyelid tissues to access the cornea. Wearing contact lenses may affect eyelid surgery results if done too early, causing significant discomfort and healing challenges.