Renuka Sharma Renuka Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Can you watch tb after eye surgery?

My mother just had cataract surgery yesterday, and she's feeling a bit bored resting. She wants to watch her favorite TV shows. We were told to limit screen time, but I wanted to check specifically if watching TV is okay after eye surgery or if it puts too much strain.

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Ramesh Saxena Ramesh Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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After my cataract surgery, my doctor strictly told me to avoid watching television or looking at mobile screens for the first few days to keep my blood pressure and eye pressure stable. It is better to rest your eyes and get regular doctor checkups during recovery.

Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I am having my eye surgery next week and I am so anxious about how I will pass the time without TV or my phone. Did anyone else feel really restless during the first few days? How did you manage to sit in a dark room without getting bored?

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Anil Thomas Anil Thomas Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Generally, watching TV is not recommended for at least 24 to 48 hours after most eye surgeries to prevent strain and dryness. If you do watch later, keep the screen at a distance, keep the room well-lit, and make sure to use your prescribed lubricating drops exactly as told.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined May 2026 6 months ago

When my mother had her eye surgery at Narayana Nethralaya, we asked the surgeon specifically about screen time. He gave us a clear timeline based on her healing progress. Please ask your eye surgeon directly as the recovery plan varies for every type of surgery.

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Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I know it is hard to stay away from screens when you have to catch up on work or entertainment, but eye recovery needs absolute rest. I strictly kept my TV off for the first three days post-PRK surgery and listened to audiobooks instead. It is a highly efficient way to pass time without straining your eyes.

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