Can you exercise after YAG Capsulotomy?

[KevinMCA]

I had a YAG capsulotomy 2 months ago and another YAG done today to remove a piece that was causing me some issues. Am I able to exercise tonight, or how long should I weight? By exercise, its a boot camp, very strenuous activity and I will pretty much be jumping up and down for an hour. If not, how long should I wait? I would rather be safe than sorry.

[JohnHaganMD]

Be safe not sorry and don't do boot camp till you are cleared by your surgeon. Walking is fine.

[KevinMCA]

Hi John, my surgeon said I was fine to workout right after the surgery, but I have read conflicting things on the internet.

[JohnHaganMD]

The surgeon that looks in your eyes is the person that can best answer your question. you can read anything on the internet if you look hard enough

[KevinMCA]

John - what would you advise a patient? Do you allow them to workout after a YAG?

[JohnHaganMD]

Yes I allow them to return to normal activities.  For boot camp intensity probably ask them to wait 5-7 days not many of my yag patients are into that severe of exercise.

[KevinMCA]

Thanks Dr!

[JohnHaganMD]

Boot up

[KevinMCA]

Also just to ad, I read on this site below that it says I can't exercise for 3 weeks. Is this true?

http://www.ocoeye.com/orange-county/yag-laser-capsulotomy.htm

[JohnHaganMD]

That link doesn't work for me.