Cataract surgery recovery is usually smooth and fast — but there are a few important rules that protect your healing eye. Here's exactly what to expect day by day.
The incision we made is tiny — smaller than 3mm — and self-sealing. No stitches. Your eye's natural healing closes it within hours, but full stabilization takes about a month.
During that time, we protect the eye from pressure, germs, and trauma. Nothing dramatic — just a few simple restrictions that prevent the rare but real complications.
Three different drops on specific schedules. Shield at night. Keep the medication schedule written down — it matters.
No bending below the waist, no heavy lifting, no rubbing the eye. Walking fine. Light desk work fine.
Back to exercise, light yard work. Swimming and hot tubs wait until 4 weeks. Makeup typically okay at 2 weeks.
Final follow-up confirms stable healing. New glasses prescription (if needed) usually finalized here.