Until recently, cataract surgery required hospitalization and strict bed rest, and rehabilitation lasted at least a year. Now everything is much simpler, but in order to successfully restore vision, you will have to observe some restrictions. Bath, alcohol, smoking — what else is prohibited after cataract surgery? class=»img-fluid» itemprop=»image» src=»https://medportal.ru/pictures/news/702f8eed-ceb0-4742-b295-b23353908449/medium.jpg» /> 
Cataract is the second leading cause of visual impairment and loss worldwide. This disease is characterized by clouding of the lens of the eye due to denaturation of the protein that is part of it. It most often occurs in older people, primarily in women, and after 80%, almost 100% of people suffer from cataracts. >
According to the ophthalmic surgeon and chief physician of the OKOMED clinic, Mikhail Gulyaev, the restrictions in the postoperative period depend on the quality of the operation. But in general, modern technologies with a well-performed cataract surgery or refractive lens replacement allow the very next day:
- bend over;
- sleep on either side;
- shower;
- work;
- exercise without straining the abs.
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But at the same time, the doctor recommends that all patients, without exception, avoid visiting the bath, sauna, swimming in the pool or ponds with head immersion, as well as any within a month. If there is a threat of retinal detachment due to the condition of the fundus, then the restrictions on physical activity are individual, depending on the mass of specific conditions.
“Modern technologies are quite capable of maintaining professional and life activity in the shortest possible time. The attending ophthalmologist should determine the mode of restriction, depending on the quality of the operation performed and the presence of complications.
Mikhail Gulyaev 
doctor
ophthalmic surgeon, chief physician of the OKOMED clinic 
Doctor, general pathologist Dmitry Kupriyanov added that during the rehabilitation period it is better to avoid drinking alcohol, which can interfere with the healing process of eye tissues. In addition, you should be careful when washing your face so as not to infect vulnerable areas.