Can you have LASIK after lens replacement?

Can you have LASIK after lens replacement?

The answer is quite simply: yes, you can. While LASIK treats the cornea, cataract surgery treats and replaces the lens within the eye.

Can YAG be done twice?

Which begs the question: is it possible to have laser eye surgery more than once? In short, the answer is yes, but it’s not quite that simple. Each case is unique and when dealing with something as important as eyesight, maximum care must be taken to ensure that patients are suitable for treatment.

Can astigmatism be corrected after cataract surgery?

After cataract surgery, our eye surgeons can perform LASIK to reduce or eliminate astigmatism. At times, a limbal relaxing incision or a TORIC® implant can leave a small amount of residual astigmatism. We typically eliminate the residual astigmatism with laser vision correction or LASIK.

Why has my vision improved so much after cataract surgery?

Your vision improved greatly due to the implanted lens in one or both eyes that replaced the cloudy natural lens that had developed into a cataract and was removed. Your new lens(s) is perfectly clear and the correct size to give you very good to perfect vision.

Is LASIK better than lens exchange after cataract surgery?

After cataract surgery, many patients still need glasses or contacts. LASIK is better at touching up residual nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism than lens exchange surgery or piggyback IOL placement. Cataract surgery involves taking the cloudy lens out of the eye and replacing it with a plastic implant.

Can I improve my eyesight without glasses or LASIK?

If so, LASIK or PRK often can be performed several weeks or a few months later to further improve your eyesight without glasses. Refractive cataract surgery and laser cataract surgery usually involve additional out-of-pocket expenses beyond what your health or vision insurance covers for the cost of cataract surgery.

Can my cataract surgeon Fix my nearsightedness?

In modern cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon can also correct your nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism with the use of a premium intraocular lens (IOL) customized to correct your specific refractive errors and reduce or eliminate your need for eyeglasses after surgery.