{"id":23,"date":"2023-01-24T15:34:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T15:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lotusvision.com\/blog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:10:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:10:13","slug":"cataract-dos-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lotusvision.com\/blog\/cataract-dos-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts after cataract surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision loss due to cataracts is an incredibly common condition that affects more than 20 million Americans. Fortunately, cataract surgery is a safe and painless treatment for addressing the condition. This process works by replacing the patient\u2019s natural lens with an artificial one, allowing patients to see without any cloudiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the procedure eliminates the risk of cataracts returning in the eye, patients can enjoy crystal clear vision and no fear of the condition returning. That said, patients will still need to follow their doctor\u2019s post-procedural instructions and take care of themselves. As with any surgical procedure, the recovery period plays a vital role in the quality of the results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the recovery period will be different for everyone, and patients will receive specific instructions from their doctor that are tailored to their eyes, there are some general do\u2019s and don\u2019ts that should be followed after undergoing cataract surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What can I do following cataract surgery?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take a shower or bath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should take eye drops per your doctor\u2019s instructions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should focus on rest and relaxation for at least a few days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should use the eye shield while you sleep\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should wear sunglasses when going outside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should arrange for a ride home from your surgical appointment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should rest whenever you feel tired<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What should I avoid doing after cataract surgery?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should avoid rubbing your eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should avoid getting soap or shampoo in your eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimize computer and phone screen time the first 24 hours after surgery\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must refrain from driving until given the ok from your doctor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should refrain from heavy lifting and all other strenuous activities for one week<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid swimming and hot tubs, as there is a risk of infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrain from wearing eye makeup for at least a week following the procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take any flights (travel by plane)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to refrain from sneezing and vomiting if possible\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid bending over as much as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Other considerations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When going to sleep, it is vital that patients wear the protective shield provided for them by the doctor. It should be worn for at least the first week (or longer, if instructed by the doctor). Patients must also be careful when washing their faces, as water should not make direct contact with the eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a healthy diet is also highly recommended, as this will ensure that the body is functioning at its best. Fiber-rich foods, leafy green vegetables, and lean protein are fundamental for any balanced diet. Foods that are high in sugar should be avoided, as they cause blood sugar to spike too quickly. This can hamper the healing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common food allergens (gluten, dairy, eggs, etc) should also be avoided if the patient feels that they are causing inflammation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the takeaway?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As every patient\u2019s condition is different, everyone will have their own unique recovery period. As such, your doctor\u2019s advice is more beneficial than anything else. Patients will have a speedy recovery and amazingly improved vision if they can manage to follow instructions and take care of themselves. As with any procedure, patients should refer to an experienced, highly revered practitioner to perform their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lotusvision.com\/cataract\/cataract-surgery-atlanta\/\">cataract surgery<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vision loss due to cataracts is an incredibly common condition that affects more than 20 million Americans. Fortunately, cataract surgery is a safe and painless treatment for addressing the condition. This process works by replacing the patient\u2019s natural lens with an artificial one, allowing patients to see without any cloudiness.\u00a0 As the procedure eliminates the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lotusvision.com\/blog\/cataract-dos-donts\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What are the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts after cataract surgery?<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cataract"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What are the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts after cataract surgery? | Cataract, Dry Eye &amp; LASIK Insights | Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are some general do\u2019s and don\u2019ts that should be followed after undergoing cataract surgery. 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