7 tips after cataract surgery

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1. Avoid rubbing or getting water in the eye for at least the first 2 weeks

2. Use your prescribed eye drops as advised

3. Wear protective eye shield at night for 1 week

4. Avoid heavy lifting or repeated bending over for the first 2 weeks

5. Avoid dusty or polluted environments

6. Avoid saunas, steam rooms and swimming for 4 weeks

7. Contact your Ophthalmologist if you develop significant discomfort, blurred vision or floaters