Generally 7~15 days after cataract surgery, patients can cook, but cooking should not be too much exposure to fumes, the specific rest time is related to the patient’s recovery. How long can you cook after cataract surgery needs to be judged according to the patient’s recovery, generally 7~15 days after cataract surgery patient’s condition can be stabilized, so patients can cook properly. However, if the patient has eye infection, IOL foreign body, etc. after surgery, the cooking time should be delayed and the rest time should be increased. In addition, when patients cook after cataract surgery, they should avoid too much oil smoke, because the eyes are exposed to too much oil smoke after cataract surgery, which is not conducive to wound recovery. Patients should also keep the wound area clean and avoid touching water to avoid being infected. In addition, you need to eat light and easy-to-digest food after surgery, and should not eat spicy and stimulating food such as chili, pepper and mustard. After cataract surgery, patients are advised to follow the doctor’s instructions for care, regular checkups, and timely consultation when discomfort occurs.