Care - Caring for your eye after cataract surgery

Proper care after cataract surgery is essential for healing and preventing complications.  

• Use your eye drops exactly as prescribed to prevent infection and reduce swelling.  

• Do not rub or press on your eye.  

• Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for about 1–2 weeks.  

• Keep water, soap, and dust out of the eye while it heals.  

• Wear sunglasses outdoors to protect from light and irritation.  

• Attend follow-up visits  

Some redness, itching, grittiness, or clear discharge is normal and usually improves within a week. Full healing generally takes four to six weeks, depending on individual recovery.