Patients having cataract surgery and
lens implants at Alabama Eye & Cataract Center often are concerned
about when they can exercise after their eye surgery. Birmingham Cataract
Doctors reviewed guidelines for resuming exercise after cataract surgery
and lens implants. “Our cataract surgery and lens implant operation allows for
a quick practical and visual recovery,” stated Tyler Hall, M.D., a Cataract
& Cornea Specialist. “This
is important to so many patients-especially as they want to be able to resume
their daily activities and lifestyle quickly. One area we always discuss with
patients is how long they need to wait or restrict their exercise routine,” Dr.
Hall further explained. “Certainly exercise
guidelines may vary slightly depending on your cataract surgeon and on the
specific details of your cataract surgery, but in general 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
cataract surgeon. Swimming and water activities should be avoided for at least
the first week after surgery because getting water in your eyes could increase
the risk for infection. However, most patients are completely back to their
exercise routines within one month after surgery.”
If you
or someone you know has questions about cataract, cataract surgery, lens
implants and exercise restrictions please feel free to call Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in
Birmingham at 205-930-0930, visit Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or
facebook.com/michelsonlaservision.
Michelson Laser Vision are leading Birmingham eye care practices with offices at 327 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35243, and Alabama Eye & Cataract Center, 1201 11th Avenue S., Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205.
