What happens if you bend down after cataract surgery?

When can I bend over after cataract surgery?

Do not get your hair coloured or permed for 10 days after surgery. Do not bend over or do any strenuous activities, such as biking, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, for 2 weeks or until your doctor says it is okay. Avoid swimming, hot tubs, gardening, and dusting for 1 to 2 weeks.

What happens if you bend over after cataract surgery?

Although patients undergoing cataract surgery may believe that they should not bend down after their operation, modern microsurgery produces a secure wound which is resistant to the changes in intraocular pressure which may occur with changes in posture.

Can you bend down after cataract 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.

Do and don’ts after cataract surgery?

Time to Heal

Immediately after the surgery, avoid bending over as it puts added pressure on your eye. Try not to sneeze for the same reasons. Do not drive the day after your surgery. We don’t want you to do any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for the first few weeks after your surgery.

How long after cataract surgery can I sleep on my side?

Cataract surgery should not affect how you sleep, aside from wearing the protective eye shield to avoid rubbing the eye. Rubbing your eye or even water splashing in your eye can aggravate the chances of infection. You may also want to avoid sleeping on the side of the operated eye for the first 24 hours.

Does cataract surgery give you 20 20 Vision?

Will I see 20/20? Your vision after cataract surgery depends on: How advanced your cataracts were. What type of intraocular lens, or IOL, you chose.

What is considered strenuous activity after cataract surgery?

Any strenuous activity, including exercise, should be put on hold for at least a week. You may be able to go back to light activity, such as walking, a week or so after cataract surgery. Returning to exercising too soon after surgery can increase the possible complications related to the procedure.

How long does it take to fully recover from cataract surgery?

These side effects usually improve within a few days but it can take 4 to 6 weeks to recover fully. If you need new glasses, you won’t be able to order them until your eye has completely healed – usually after 6 weeks.

Why are my eyes still blurry and sun sensitive after 2 months of cataract surgery?

Light Sensitivity

This can be normal, but if it lasts more than a couple of days, talk to your doctor. Sometimes, you just need to wear sunglasses for a few months until it goes away. But it could also be a sign of another issue, like too much inflammation in your eye, and you may need eye drops.

Should I wear my old glasses after cataract surgery?

Usually, old prescription glasses will no longer work very well with the newly operated eye. Because there is no harm in wearing them, some patients continue to use their old prescription eyeglasses to see with the un-operated eye.

What are the disadvantages of cataract surgery?

Potential cataract surgery complications include:

• Posterior capsule opacity (PCO)
• Intraocular lens dislocation.
• Eye inflammation.
• Light sensitivity.
• Photopsia (perceived flashes of light)
• Macular edema (swelling of the central retina)
• Ptosis (droopy eyelid)
• Ocular hypertension (elevated eye pressure)