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What is considered strenuous activity after cataract surgery?
Strenuous exercise includes jogging, aerobics, yoga, weight lifting, football, running, cycling, tennis etc.
What are the restrictions after cataract surgery?
Don’t drive on the first day following surgery. Don’t do any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for a few weeks. Immediately after the procedure, avoid bending over to prevent putting extra pressure on your eye. If at all possible, don’t sneeze or vomit right after surgery.
How long does it take for the incision to heal after cataract surgery?
Often, complete healing occurs within eight weeks. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: Vision loss. Pain that persists despite the use of over-the-counter pain medications.
Can I bend over after cataract surgery?
You should not bend over after cataract surgery for at least 2 weeks. Bending over will place pressure on the eye and this may cause unnecessary complications to your eye.
Can I bend down after cataract surgery?
Patients used to be advised to avoid bending, lifting or taking part in strenuous activity after cataract surgery.
Can you squat after cataract surgery?
Immediately after surgery, you shouldn’t be bending down or lifting at all. Once you’re cleared for light exercise, you should still minimize bending over to a point where blood rushes to your head. You should also avoid lifting anything that weighs more than 5 to 10 pounds.
Can you bend over after cataract surgery?
Can you squat down after cataract surgery?
How soon can I wash my hair after cataract surgery?
You can wash your hair one day after cataract surgery, but do not let the water run directly into your eyes.
Can you bend your head down after cataract surgery?
Immediately after procedure, avoid bending over that brings more pressure to the eyes. Just like with strenuous activity, bending over can cause a rush of blood to your head that interferes with your recovering eyes.
What are the physical restrictions after cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is a routine procedure typically lasting between 15 and 30 minutes. Within 24 to 48 hours you should be able to do light walking. Avoid any heavy lifting or bending from the waist to get objects from the floor until you get approval to do so from your doctor.
What is considered heavy lifting after cataract surgery?
No. There are a few restrictions after cataract surgery including limiting water into the eye, limiting lifting heavy weights, and avoiding activity with a higher probability of eye injury (ie boxing). Normal activity and light exercise are usually well tolerated. No. No. Light activity is fine.
What is the weight limit after cataract surgery?
Restrictions After Surgery. Avoid lifting anything over 20 lbs. for two weeks (Children, groceries etc.). Avoid lowering your head below the level of your heart (ie. Bend at your knees and not your waist).
What precautions to take after cataract surgery?
Proper rest for no less than a month!