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Swimming before Cataract Surgery

2024-07-07 11:49:20
I have been diagnosed with Cataract I will be going for surgery next week Can I continue my swimming session Thanks
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Yes you can continue till 2 days before surgery. Ideally avoid 2 days before surgery as you don’t want any new bacteria/viruses in the eye. Use antibiotic drops one day before surgery. No swimming till atleast 20 days to a month after surgery

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You can but after surgery you can't swim

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Yes please.

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You may continue swimming before the surgery Swimming after cataract surgery can be done after clearance from your operating surgeon

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