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Exercise after Cataract Surgery?

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vikassi
vikassi

Hi, 

I had a cataract removed from my eye one week ago.  My Dr, said it is OK to exercise one week after cataract surgery.  I am younger, 39, and was wondering if anyone else started their exercise routine so quickly after cataract removal?  

Thanks!

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  • Sue.An
    Sue.An vikassi

    Posted

    Hi - I too had cataract surgery 1 week ago today. i started walking 3 days after surgery but am going to wait a couple of weeks before doing anything else. I usually run or do Elliptical training and small weights but I think I will let my eye heal more. Ithough my eyesight is doing well I still feel like there is something in my eye.

    Search the web for info on this - some sites caution you more than others saying your eyes can take 5 or 6 weeks to completely heal. My thinking - since these lenses are in their for good (explants come with additional risk) not going to jeopardize recovery by doing too much too soon.

    • michael74313
      michael74313 Sue.An

      Posted

      The BIGGEST caution I was very careful about was when showering (or working out) and I felt like I needed to dry my eyes, I would always close and "dab" my eyes with a towel when I needed to.  I would never rub them and I was very careful about that for several weeks.

  • at201
    at201 vikassi

    Posted

    It depends on the type of activity or exercise. A light activity like walking is fine any time. Bending, lifting, and picking up more than 30 lbs should be avoided for at least 1 week. Running should probably be avoided even longer due to the associated jarring motion. Swimming should be avoided for 3 weeks. In any case, if in doubt, play it safe.
  • michael74313
    michael74313 vikassi

    Posted

    My doctor said I could do anything I wanted to the following day (including sex....) just no super heavy exercise (like running) for a week.  Also, no hanging upside down for at least 2 months  (that was a big no - I'm not a gymnist and I don't hang upside down or do handstands but that's what they said).  I started hard running again at around 2 weeks.  I waited an extra week to be cautious.

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