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Air travel after cataract surgery

2018-09-12 05:50:05
My mother had undergone cataract surgery (phaco) in left eye on 20 August. Due to emergency circumstances she might have to travel by air within a week. She has never traveled by air before. Is it safe to do so after catarct surgery?
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It's safe she can definitely travel by air.

Answered2018-09-13 10:02:12

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Hello She can travel by plane without any problem

Answered2018-09-12 07:17:17

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There is no contraindication to air travel after cataract surgery

Answered2018-09-12 06:00:17

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