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Had cataract surgery. instructions say "resume normal activity" in 1 week. doing landscape and deck work, dusty and strenuous. wait longer than 1 wk?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Each doc is differen: Every ophthalmologist has their own time frame for strenuous activity after cataract surgery. A lot of that depends on if the cataract surgery was difficult or even had a complication or stitch. However, I am not aware of any evidence that gives a specific time frame that is safe. The best answer i can give is ask your surgeon because only he knows what went on on your individual surgery.
Answered 3/31/2014
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2 weeks: For heavy lifting like this, i typically recommend 2 weeks after surgery.
Answered 5/28/2013
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If routine surgery: Then may be ok if you feel healed. If concerned, ask your surgeon.
Answered 8/18/2013
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