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How Long Should I Wait To Exercise After Cataract Surgery?

Following cataract surgery, you can return home right away, which is usual and safe. However, you will need to wait before returning to your regular workout routine, as with most surgeries.

Within the first week, you can engage in some light exercise, but you should hold off on more demanding activities for a few weeks. This will guarantee that your eye heals properly. Continue reading to discover more about safe exercises after cataract surgery.


How long after cataract surgery should you avoid exercising?


The best guidance regarding when you can exercise after cataract surgery comes from your eye specialist. Be sure to stand by their recommendations since they may have knowledge of your specific situation.

The following timeline provides a basic guideline for when you can resume certain types of physical activity:


Week 1 following surgery


You can engage in low-impact physical activities the week following surgery, such as:

- Walking outside

- Light stretching

- Mild treadmill exercise

- Simple household work

Avoid bending over or lifting anything that weighs more than 10 to 15 pounds, including groceries and laundry. Your eyes may become more stressed as a result, which might prevent appropriate recovery.


Week 2 following surgery


Your doctor might give you the go-ahead for moderate-intensity exercises after two weeks, including:

- Yoga

- Jogging

- Brisk walking

- Slow dancing


4 to 6 weeks following surgery


You should be able to start doing more strenuous physical activities again. These may consist of:

- Lifting weights

- Running

- Swimming

- Hard cycling


Once more, consult your ophthalmologist before starting this intensity of exercise.

Do not forget to ask any further questions you may have regarding cataract surgery! Our eye specialists at Ojas – Eye Hospital in Mumbai are available to assist you through this operation so you may once again see clearly and precisely!




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