Flying after conjunctival naevus laser removal surgery is usually safe once your eye has been checked and early healing looks stable, but cabin dryness needs planning.
Timing and safety checks
Short flights are often possible within a week or so, though exact timing depends on your surgeon’s advice and how your eye feels. It is best to attend at least one postoperative review before travel.
- Confirm with your clinic before booking flights soon after surgery.
- Carry all prescribed drops, ointments, and a summary of your procedure in hand luggage.
- Avoid rubbing or pressing on your eye during the journey.
- Seek urgent help if you develop severe pain, redness, or sudden vision loss.
- Plan extra time at the airport so you are not rushed or stressed.
Keeping eyes comfortable in the air
Low humidity and air vents on planes can make a healing eye feel dry or gritty. Small adjustments usually keep symptoms under control.
- Use preservative free lubricating drops before boarding and regularly during the flight.
- Turn away or close overhead vents that blow directly towards your face.
- Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol or caffeine, which can worsen dryness.
- Try not to sleep with your eye pressed against pillows, hands, or seat backs.
- Continue your usual drop schedule, even when crossing time zones, unless advised otherwise.
