Cataract surgery is usually suitable for people who play sports, and better vision can often enhance performance and safety once the eye has healed.
Benefits for active people
Clearer sight supports coordination and awareness.
- Improved depth perception and ball tracking in racquet or team sports
- Sharper distance vision for running, cycling, and outdoor activities
- Less glare from floodlights or sunlight after lens replacement
- Potential reduction in reliance on glasses that can fog, slip, or break
- Ability to choose lenses tailored to distance‑dominant activities
Return‑to‑sport considerations
Timing and protection are important.
- Avoiding strenuous exercise and contact sports for the first weeks
- Gradual return to training as advised by the surgeon
- Use of protective sports eyewear, particularly in contact or ball sports
- Extra caution with swimming until the eye is fully healed
- Discussion of any high‑impact or combat sports that may need longer restriction
