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I had cataract surgery 4 years ago when i was 16 years old.is it safe for me to do weightlifting? what kind of exercise i can & cannot do? thank you.
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Cataract surgery: If it's been over a year since your last eye exam get it done soon and ask for advice.
Answered 12/1/2015
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Cataract surgery: I believe you can do all kinds of exercise and activities. I would only suggest you avoid activities where you would be likely have direct contact to the eye, such as boxing.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Absolutely: Generally, we recommend avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 1 week after routine cataract surgery.
Answered 1/23/2018
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