We all have our favorite workout activities, from running to swimming to team sports, and after your LASIK surgery, we want to help you get back to the activities you love quickly and safely.
When you take the proper safety precautions, you’ll be able to get back into an exercise routine as early as one day after your LASIK surgery. However, your favorite exercises may have different timelines – discover when you can get back to playing sports and exercising after your LASIK surgery.
On the first day after your LASIK surgery, you can start to ease yourself into exercising from the comfort of your own home. Walking, stationary biking or weightlifting are moderate exercises after LASIK surgery you can enjoy that don’t require you to leave the house.
Two days out from your LASIK surgery, you’ll be ready for moderate outdoor exercise, such as a bike ride or run around your neighborhood. If you ride or run in a wooded area wearing eye protection is recommended.
Studio fitness classes are back on the table five days after your LASIK surgery! Whether you prefer Crossfit, yoga or just prefer to work out in a group setting, now is the time you can get back into the gym. While eye protection isn’t required for these activities, it’s important to always be careful and bring your own towel to keep your eyes clear.
At the two-week mark, you’ll be ready to get back to many of the more adventurous outdoor activities you enjoy, but always wearing eye protection is key. From basketball and volleyball to martial arts, skiing and snowboarding, you’ll need to wear eye protection while doing any of these exercises after LASIK for about three months.
Ready to get back into the pool for laps or just for fun? Go for it; no goggles are required! This is one of the most liberating moments when you can see underwater for the first time!
If you’re planning on scuba diving any time after your LASIK surgery, be sure to keep an eye on the calendar – you’ll need to wait one month after your surgery before you get back to scuba diving. Be sure that your mask is properly fitted to your face to keep saltwater out of your eyes!
Once it’s been three months since your LASIK surgery, you can finally get back to your full range of athletic activities without the need to wear eye protection! Keep in mind, though, that some sports always require eye protection such as racquetball, squash and handball, to name a few. Having LASIK does not need to slow you down – while you may need to slightly adjust your habits to safely exercise after LASIK the recovery should easily fit into your routine!
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