{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/when-can-you-exercise-after-premium-cataract-surgery\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/when-can-you-exercise-after-premium-cataract-surgery\/","headline":"When can you exercise after premium cataract surgery?","name":"When can you exercise after premium cataract surgery?","description":"In this video, Dr. Erik Chotiner explains when you can exercise after premium cataract surgery","datePublished":"2021-06-17","dateModified":"2026-02-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/#Person","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/when-can-you-exercise-after-premium-cataract-surgery-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/when-can-you-exercise-after-premium-cataract-surgery-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","height":450,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/when-can-you-exercise-after-premium-cataract-surgery\/","about":["Cataract surgery"],"wordCount":243,"articleBody":"When can you exercise after premium cataract surgery?The day after premium cataract surgery, light exercise such as walking may resume immediately. Strenuous lifting or activity should be held for five days. I typically tell patients to avoid swimming for 4 weeks post-operatively.Find out if premium cataract surgery could restore your vision by booking a free appointment using our online scheduler or give us a call on (717) 996-3016. If you’re really serious about clear vision and reducing or eliminating your dependence on corrective eyewear, then this is the ideal next step. Not only will it give you the certainty you need regarding the best treatment for you, but it’s also free.Share This Story\t\t\tHome \u00bb Cataract surgery \u00bb When can you exercise after premium cataract surgery?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind us#text-2 li { border-color:#e1b768;}Get a free appointment and find out if LASIK could help you\t\t\tThe first step to free yourself from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses is to book a free suitability appointment. Book below to discover your options and get an answer about whether LASIK is right for you.BOOK AN APPOINTMENT\t\tWorried that retinal disease might damage your sight?Managing a retinal disease doesn\u2019t need to be scary or stressful. Book an appointment today and we\u2019ll help you regain control of your vision and put your mind at easeBook an appointment Recognized Leaders in Harrisburg LASIK Eye SurgeryProviding advanced & personalized VISION CORRECTION to Central Pennsylvania communities"}