No, it is not a good idea to have the cataract surgery with a cold. Normally speaking, coughing with force might increase the pressure in eyes, which is apparently not good for eyes after surgery. Meanwhile, a cold is a virus-infected respiratory disease, and it is easy for the respiratory disease to spread virus to eyes. After all, there is a small cut on the cornea, and virus might cause infection, which definitely could increase the risk. So in most cases, the doctor would rather to reschedule for patients if they got a cold before the surgery. After the surgery, patients would take medications and eye drops to accelerate the healing. It is very common to have some mild discomforts, like sensitivity to light and watery eyes. Avoid any strenuous activities.
