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Barry Charles
Thanks! Coincidently I met with the cataract Dr. today and I will be having the surgery pending consultation with the rest of the medical team.
She said one week recovery of no strenuous activity is usual and you go on your way. That’s acceptable to me.
As far as eye surgeons and opinions about valsalva, 4 said not a problem and one said no post surgery or ever.Always breathe while lifting. One of the surgeons pointed out that eye injuries, particularly retinal or partial retinal detachments come from shock trauma. Car accidents, boxing, and cross fitness!