I Am Getting Cataract Surgery - How Long Afterwards Will It Be Untill I Can Bike And Cross Country Ski?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jan 2021

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Question : Hi I am getting cataract surgery - how long afterwards will it be untill i can bike and cross country ski? and lift things? thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Harshita (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
With modern cataract surgery you will able to see well the next day

Detailed Answer:
iHey thanks for the question . Though for lifting weights and cross country skiing its better to wait for a month . You can bike in a week with proper protective glasses . Hope it helps . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (1 hour later)

HI
Why so long for xc skiing? Is that the worry about falling? If I only skied on the flat ground would that be shorter time? thanks

Answered by Dr. Harshita (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes vigorous activity is better avoided

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the question . Its better to not do any vigorous activity for some time . Regarding skiing on flay ground I would say it has a risk . But you can discuss with your doctor regarding that . Hope it helps . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj