If i have had cataract surgery, am i still a candidate for lasik eye surgery?

Maybe: Cataract surgery does not exclude you from being a laser vision candidate. In fact, many people correct their vision with laser treatment after cataract surgery as the correction will likely be more permanent. Check with a refractive surgeon to ensure you are a candidate.

Shouldn't need it!: Cataract surgery includes insertion of a lens implant. The implant is chosen to help eliminate glasses. But if you still needed lasik, it can usually still be performed.

Typically yes: Cataract surgery sometimes negates the need for corrective eyewear after the treatment. An evaluation by an experienced lasik surgeon can help determine if it would help someone achieve their vision goal. Having had cataract surgery does not automatically exclude someone from lasik.

Yes: If you have residual prescription after lasik, you can consider lasik if your eyes are normal otherwise. See a lasik surgeon for further evaluation.

Yes: If there is still residual refractive error, lasik eye surgery can be done after cataract surgery. You need to discuss this option with a lasik surgeon, however, as every situation is different. Only they can comment on the health of your eyes and the type of lens implant that was used. You need to know that the lasik surgery will meet your goals and expectations.