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Is this is posible to have laser surjery after cataract surgery .

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Absolutely: We frequently do lasik after cataract surgery to improve vision without glasses.

Answered 4/26/2013

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Yes: Laser vision correction can be done after cataract surgery, but it is not usually necessary. Modern cataract surgery can correct most of a person's distance prescription. Sometimes, the patient needs or wants the prescription "touched up" with laser surgery to reduce even further their need for glasses.

Answered 8/23/2013

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Yes: Sometimes you need a yag laser after cataract surgery to reduce posterior capsule opacification and clear up vision (besides the other laser lasik to help with correcting residual refractive error).

Answered 9/9/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: Lasik or prk can be done to reduce need for glasses after cataract surgery. Other types of laser surgery can also be done. Nearly 50% of patients have a yag laser capsulotomy to remove lens cells from the lens implant after cataract surgery. Diabetic patients often get treated with a green laser for diabetic retinopathy after cataract surgery. Glaucoma patients may get an slt laser after healing.

Answered 1/27/2014

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