Post-Surgery Eye Care

Safe rehabilitation exercises after eye surgery

⚠️ Important Notice

These exercises should only be performed after approval from your eye surgeon. Discontinue immediately if you experience pain or discomfort.

Cataract Surgery Recovery

Gentle exercises to promote healing after cataract removal:

🔵 Week 1-2: Initial Healing

1

Focus Shifting: Alternate focus between a near object (12 inches) and distant object every 15 seconds. 2 minutes total.

02:00

2

Gentle Blinking: Slow, complete blinks (2 second hold) every 5 seconds for 1 minute.

01:00

🟢 Week 3-4: Strengthening

3

Figure Eight Tracking: Follow an imaginary figure eight pattern with your eyes (no head movement). 1 minute each direction.

02:00

LASIK/PRK Recovery

Exercises to reduce dryness and improve focus after refractive surgery:

🔴 Days 1-3: Critical Healing

1

Palming: Cover closed eyes with warm palms (no pressure) for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

00:30

🟡 Week 1-2: Moisture Training

2

Blink Training: 10 rapid blinks followed by 5 second eye closure. Repeat 5 cycles.

03:00

Retinal Surgery Recovery

Very gentle movements for post-retinal procedure care:

🟣 Week 1-4: Limited Movement

1

Breath Focus: Breathe deeply while focusing on a stationary object. 2 minutes.

02:00

Glaucoma Surgery Recovery

Low-pressure exercises to maintain circulation:

🔵 Week 2-4: Gentle Activation

1

Peripheral Awareness: Maintain forward gaze while noticing objects in periphery. 1 minute.

01:00

Screens emit less blue light when set to ‘night mode’, reduce strain by enabling it after sunset.
Perfect advice for families in United Kingdom 🇬🇧

You are currently offline

Your Internet was restored