Can you get cataracts if you had Lasik surgery?
Can you get cataracts if you had Lasik surgery?
Can you get cataracts if you had Lasik surgery?
Many people believe that LASIK eye surgery somehow prevents the need for cataract surgery in the future or makes the development of cataracts impossible. But the reality is that cataracts after LASIK surgery can – and do – still happen.
Is cataract surgery difficult after LASIK?
Post-LASIK Challenges A history of refractive surgery makes it challenging for cataract surgeons to reach the refractive target. Measuring corneal power is more difficult in these patients than in previously unoperated eyes, which makes calculating the power of the IOL more complex.
How much does LASIK cataract surgery Cost?
Laser Eye Surgery Costs
| Treatment | Cost range (per eye) |
|---|---|
| LASIK | $3,000 – $3,300 |
| SMILE® | $3,600 |
| ICL | $4,700 – $6,200 |
| Cataracts | $4,600 – $6,000 |
Is LASIK the same as cataract?
Are Cataract Surgery and LASIK Surgery the Same Thing? LASIK surgery and cataract surgery are NOT the same thing. They are two procedures with the same goal of improving vision, but they correct two different problems. Cataract – A cataract is simply a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye.
How long after cataract surgery can I have LASIK?
Post Cataract Surgery – Before LASIK can even be considered as a possibility after cataract surgery, it is important that the patient’s eyes have fully healed. Typically, patients must wait approximately three months after the removal of their cataracts to become suitable candidates for laser vision correction.
Does LASIK cause early cataracts?
No, LASIK does not cause cataracts. Cataracts can be treated for a person who has had LASIK in the past. If a patient currently has cataracts that are affecting vision, then LASIK is not recommended, and the patient should have cataract surgery instead.
Why you should never get LASIK?
Patients with autoimmune diseases are not good Lasik candidates. Many autoimmune conditions cause dry eye syndrome. A dry eye may not heal well and has a higher risk of post-Lasik infection. Other conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, or cataracts often affect Lasik results.