Cataract surgery is the only way to remove cataracts when they start to interfere with your daily life and prevent you from doing your usual activities, such as reading or driving. It is essential to take certain precautions after the procedure, and it is recommended that you do not drive for at least 24 hours after the surgery. Your optometrist can provide you with the best advice about exercising after the surgery, but strenuous activity should generally be avoided to give your eye time to heal. In cases where cataracts are present in both eyes, the cataract that is causing the most vision loss is usually removed first.
Swimming should be avoided for at least a month after cataract surgery to ensure a successful recovery. High intraocular pressure is one of the most common complications in patients who have undergone cataract surgery, and it is usually recommended that two months pass between removing the first cataract and the second. Patients with cataracts often have questions about physical activity after cataract surgery and how quickly they can expect to resume normal activities. It is advised that you do not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds during the first week after cataract surgery.
Additionally, it is important to stay away from dirty or dusty areas, as bacteria entering the eye while it is still healing could cause an infection.
