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A 64-year-old male asked:
I had successful lasik surgery. i am 64 years, black male. excellent health, no medication. can i still get cataracts with age in future?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Yes: LASIK alters the corneal surface on the outside of the eye. Cataracts occur on this inside and are mostly age related. The presence or absence of LASIK has no influence on this so you could still get cataracts as you put on years.
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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremersanswered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
Yes: You can have cataract surgery after LASIK. Outcomes with new technologies we have are getting better and better each year. See http://eyedoc2020.blogspot.com for more information.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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