Cataract Surgery After LASIK or PRK
Previous LASIK or PRK changes intraocular lens calculations. Learn why old records, current corneal measurements, ocular surface care, and realistic targets matter.
Read Full ArticlePlanning Cataract Surgery in Eyes With Prior Laser Vision Correction
Patients who had LASIK or PRK years ago often want to maintain good vision with minimal dependence on glasses when they later develop cataracts. Because laser vision correction reshapes the front surface of the cornea, standard intraocular lens calculation formulas must be adjusted to account for that altered corneal curvature.
Read Dr. Schmitz’s detailed guide below on how post-refractive biometry, corneal surface health, and lens selection are evaluated:
How I Plan a Cataract Surgery Lens Choice
Understand how corneal shape, retinal and optic nerve health, and your daily visual priorities come together in choosing an IOL.
Read ArticleClinical & Educational References
- • American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeWiki: IOL Power Calculation After Corneal Refractive Surgery
- • Peer-Reviewed Research: View Dr. Schmitz’s Intraocular Lens Calculation Publications