Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Will laser eye surgery cause or increase the likelihood cataracts?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
No effect: There is no known relationship between lasik or prk and cataract formation.
Answered 1/3/2013
5.5k views
It may: Depends on what the laser is being used for. Laser may cause cataracts.
Answered 3/1/2019
5.4k views
None: Cataracts are a normal part of aging. 1 out of 10 people are diagnosed with cataracts.
Answered 4/18/2013
5.2k views
No: Laser eye surgery does not cause of increase the likelihood of cataracts forming. Cataract surgery can be safely done on patients who have had laser eye surgery. The calculation of the correct lens implant to be used during cataract surgery can be more difficult in patients who have had laser eye surgery.
Answered 1/13/2015
3.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
73 yr old male with vision in one eye.. Have cataract that is impacting life style. Is it worth the risk for surgery and is laser surgery preferred?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is laser surgery required after having a cataract eye operation?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Having severe migraine headaches makes vision blurry with nausea on stomach causing throw up sometimes. Couple years ago had cataract surgery after surgery blurry vision in one eye has increased with migraine headaches ? Cause & type dr. To visit ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can laser surgery for a retinal tear cause a cataract to form?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My mom-cataract surgery done on both eyes around 6-7 years back.. Is being advised laser capsulotomy 4 left eye, does this cause retina thinning?
Is it typical to have a refraction done before laser surgery following cataract surgery. I had a routine eye exam with refraction 3 months ago.
After my eye visit I was told I Needed laser surgery for cataracts. Rt. eye, a 1.2 and Lt. eye a 1. There is a scale 1-4. I am not sure about this.
I have double vision after cataract surgery in both eyes - why? My dr. Has tried laser surgery to correct this, still have double vision.
Typical to have a refraction before laser surgery on eye? Cataract surgery 5-6 years ago. Had refraction as part of routine eye exam 3 months ago.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
