Table of Contents
- 1 How soon after cataract surgery can I shower and wash my hair?
- 2 When can I splash water in my eyes after cataract surgery?
- 3 What happens if you bend over after cataract surgery?
- 4 How long do you need to rest after cataract surgery?
- 5 Can you take a shower after cataract surgery?
- 6 What food is good after cataract surgery?
- 7 Do’s and don’ts after cataract surgery?
- 8 What are the restrictions after cataract surgery?
How soon after cataract surgery can I shower and wash my hair?
It’s usually considered safe to wash your hair 24 hours after you have cataract surgery. However, you should keep your eyes closed and avoid getting any water or shampoo in your eye, and, it’s advised that you use a mild or baby shampoo. You should also avoid rubbing your eye.
When can I splash water in my eyes after cataract surgery?
Because you’ve just had a procedure like cataract surgery, you’re more likely to get an infection from these bacteria. It’s safest to wait to do any swimming until you have been in recovery for at least a few weeks to a month.
How long after cataract surgery can you go in a hot tub?
A Word on Using Hot Tubs After Surgery While sitting in a hot tub isn’t swimming per se, it is still being submerged in water that harbors bacteria and other vectors for potential infection. Because of this, patients should also avoid using hot tubs for at least 2 weeks after cataract surgery.
How do I clean my eye after cataract surgery?
How to clean your eye
- Boil some water and allow it to cool.
- Wash your hands.
- Dip cotton wool or clean gauze in the cool boiled water.
- Gently wipe from the inside (near your nose) to the outside corner of your eye.
- Do not wipe inside your eye.
- Do not wash your eye out with water.
- Do not press on your eye.
What happens if you bend over after cataract surgery?
You should not bend over after cataract surgery for at least 2 weeks. Bending over will place pressure on the eye and this may cause unnecessary complications to your eye. The main complication will be a delay in the healing process.
How long do you need to rest after cataract surgery?
The recovery time for cataract surgery is short. Any soreness and discomfort should disappear within a couple of days. However, depending on the nature and size of your cataracts, and your physiology and ability and heal, full recovery could take anything from four weeks to six weeks.
How long do you wear black glasses after cataract surgery?
You reduce your risk of developing them at all. After cataract surgery, your doctor will tell you to wear UV-protecting sunglasses for at least one year, even though your intraocular lens has a special UV coating too.
Can you shower after cataract surgery?
You can shower or wash your hair the day after surgery. Keep water, soap, shampoo, hair spray, and shaving lotion out of your eye, especially for the first week. Do not rub or put pressure on your eye for at least 1 week. Do not wear eye makeup for 1 to 2 weeks.
Can you take a shower after cataract surgery?
You can shower or wash your hair the day after surgery. Keep water, soap, shampoo, hair spray, and shaving lotion out of your eye, especially for the first week. Do not rub or put pressure on your eye for at least 1 week.
What food is good after cataract surgery?
As your eye heals from your cataract surgery, try to focus on maintaining a diet that is beneficial to your overall health, including fiber-rich whole foods, leafy green vegetables, and lean protein.
What questions should you ask before cataract surgery?
How will I know when it’s time for cataract surgery? Cataracts occur naturally as a part of the body’s aging process.
When can I wash my face after cataract surgery?
You may wash your hair immediately following your cataract surgery. You should not, however, immerse your eye for two weeks following the surgery . You should not play vigorous sports for two weeks following your surgery. You may restart golf/tennis after 2 weeks.
Do’s and don’ts after cataract surgery?
Don’ts after the surgery Never rub your eye or splash water in your eye as it might increase the chance of infection. Don’t swim or use a hot tub for a bath, for at least 2 weeks after the cataract surgery as even water entering your eyes might lead to infections. Avoid driving for at least 24 hours after the surgery as it might strain the eye.
What are the restrictions after cataract surgery?
Never rub your eye or splash water in your eye as it might increase the chance of infection.