{"id":259563,"date":"2022-03-15T12:35:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T17:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sneadeye.com\/?p=259563"},"modified":"2022-03-15T12:35:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T17:35:46","slug":"after-cataract-surgery-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.advertisingfortmyers.com\/?p=259563","title":{"rendered":"After cataract surgery: Dos and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have cataracts, your doctor has probably recommended cataract surgery. That\u2019s because for cataracts, treatment options are limited. Sometimes prescription eyewear can help people with cataracts get by, but to eliminate a cataract, eye surgery is the only solution. Fortunately, it\u2019s a common and safe surgery with a short recovery time. It\u2019s important, though, that you follow some simple guidelines during your cataract surgery recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What causes cataracts? They\u2019re the result of protein buildup on the lens of the eye. Cataract surgery fixes the problem by removing the damaged lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. This clears up any cataract symptoms and, for most people, greatly improves vision. The surgery is an outpatient procedure that only takes a few minutes, but it\u2019s still important to take it easy while you\u2019re recovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Get a ride home from the surgery<\/strong>. You may notice an improvement in your vision immediately after the surgery. However, your vision is likely to be blurry for a little while, and you cannot drive yourself home. Plan ahead so that a friend or family member can drive you. This is a better idea than a taxi or rideshare, because you may need help getting inside and settled.<\/li><li><strong>Take a few days off of work<\/strong>. Compared to other surgical procedures, cataract surgery has a fairly quick recovery time. However, taking one to three days off of work is a good idea, to allow you enough time to rest. You\u2019ll probably be able to resume most of your normal activities within the first couple of days, but it\u2019s a good idea to take it somewhat easy for a little while. Your eye will not be completely healed for about a month.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t get water in your eye<\/strong>. When you wash your face, use a washcloth instead of splashing water onto your face. While your eyes are healing, they\u2019re susceptible to infection, and water can contain harmful bacteria. Don\u2019t plan to swim or use a hot tub for at least a month, and keep the water out of your face when you shower.<\/li><li><strong>Sleep as much as you want<\/strong>. You\u2019ll probably feel exhausted immediately after the surgery, and this is perfectly normal. Sleeping is important to the healing process, so you should sleep as much as you feel is necessary. However, you\u2019ll need to be careful not to bump or rub your eyes while you sleep.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t bend or lift<\/strong>. The incision made in your cornea is self-healing and it\u2019s vulnerable in the early stages of your recovery. When you bend or lift, you put pressure on your eyes that could cause that incision to reopen.<\/li><li><strong>Take a few precautions in the first couple of weeks<\/strong>.<ul><li>Don\u2019t drive the first day after surgery.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Don\u2019t rub your eyes.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Don\u2019t wear eye makeup and go easy on face cream or lotion.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Don\u2019t go out when there are high levels of wind, dust, or pollen.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Wear sunglasses outside, probably for a year after surgery.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Eat well while you\u2019re recovering<\/strong>. A healthy diet is always a wise choice, but it\u2019s especially important when you\u2019re healing after surgery. Skip the junk food in favor of food that\u2019s good for your overall health, like leafy greens and lean protein.<\/li><li><strong>Follow your doctor\u2019s instructions.<\/strong> Use eye drops for as long as you\u2019re instructed to do so, and don\u2019t miss any follow-up appointments.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to schedule cataract surgery, call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sneadeye.com\">Snead Eye Group<\/a> for an appointment. One of the only practices in Southwest Florida to offer LenSx Femtosecond Cataract Laser surgery, we provide our patients with an optimized refractive surgery experience. We offer several different IOL options, and your doctor will work with you to determine which is right for you and your lifestyle. It\u2019s all part of our commitment to providing the best possible eye care to improve not only our patients\u2019 vision but also their quality of life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sneadeye.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> through our website for more information and to find the location nearest you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have cataracts, your doctor has probably recommended cataract surgery. That\u2019s because for cataracts, treatment options are limited. Sometimes prescription eyewear can help people with cataracts get by, but to eliminate a cataract, eye surgery is the only solution. Fortunately, it\u2019s a common and safe surgery with a short recovery time. 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