Cataract Surgery Recovery: How To Fasten The Recovery Period?

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• Many people ignore the rulebook to be followed
  post-cataract surgery. Some consider appointing a
  house help to take care of the household chores,
  but there is a lot more than the eyes meet. So,
  Mumbai's best cataract surgeon in Santa Cruz has
  curated the do's and don'ts of cataract surgery
  recovery to help people worldwide seek faster,
  safer, and easy ways of the healing process.
• In this blog, we will discuss the precautions,
  tips, and recovery time of cataract surgery. The
  recovery process is often short and
  uncomplicated. The patient should aim for
  maintaining good health and must relax to avoid
  major eye problems post-surgery.
• Tips for a speedy recovery
• Don't drive home on your own after the surgery
• Avoid heavy lifting an object or exercises that
  could strain your muscles
• Avoid bending or putting additional pressure on
  your eyes immediately after the surgery
• If possible, avoid sneezing too hard, as it can
  put excess pressure on the eye muscles
• While walking, be extra careful to prevent
  bumping into doors or sharp objects
• Avoid swimming or using a hot tub bath to prevent
  an eye infection
• Wear sunglasses before stepping out to prevent
  dust, pollen, and germs from entering your eyes
• Never rub your eyes. If there's itchiness,
  consider washing them with cold water and dab the
  excess water with a clean towel.
• You can watch TV or work in front of the computer
  screen but maintain a safe distance and avoid
  prolonged usage of screens even if you have
  healed completely.

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• Complications Post-Cataract Surgery
• If your vision seems cloudy or blurry immediately
  after the surgery, don't panic. Your visual
  system needs some time to adjust to the new
  artificial lens placed via surgery. This
  adaptation period may last for 1-2 hours.
• There can be some red blood shots in the eyes
  because your blood vessels may get temporarily
  damaged due to the cataract surgery. When the
  eyes start healing, the redness fades away with
  each passing day.
• If your eye doctor used anesthesia via injection
  before performing the surgery, you might witness
  bruises around the lower portion of the eyes. The
  bruises or black tone fade away with time.

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• Every patient heals differently. If your vision
  is not restored within 1-2 hours, do not panic.
  Some patients require a week-long period to
  regain their sharp vision. It is best to seek the
  advice of our eye doctor in Santa Cruz, who can
  guide you with all your eye-related concerns.
• Also, never skip or delay your follow-up
  appointments with the doctor. A follow-up
  appointment scheduled by the doctor allows them
  to closely monitor your healing journey and
  suggest necessary tips and medications for a
  speedy recovery.
• Some patients complain of having dry eyes or
  scratchiness in the eye. But, this sensation as
  got nothing to worry about, as with time, it
  fades away.
• The cataract surgery recovery should get
  completed within 12 months. To learn more about
  cataract surgery and alternative treatment
  options, kindly consult Dr. Priya Sawant, a
  leading eye specialist with skills and expertise
  to help people protect and preserve their vision
  for a lifetime.

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