A member asked:

I had rk surgery in the 80, s and now need catarac surgery how will that go ?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Okay: Previous rk surgery makes predicting the implant powers difficult. This means it is possible that you may need more than just one surgery to get your eye where it need to be. Work with your eye surgeon and good luck!

Answered 1/27/2014

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ORA: You may want to ask your surgeon about the ora (intraoperative aberrometer) which allows for intraoperative measurements for the implant after the cataract is removed. This may help to confirm the iol power, especially beneficial in patients with previous refractive surgery.

Answered 1/27/2014

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RK makes a challenge: Rk makes calculating the right lens to put in your eye after cataract surgery more challenging. In other words, there is a greater chance that you will need glasses after cataract surgery. Also, depending on how many cuts were in your rk, making the incisions for cataract surgery can be more difficult. Overall, though cataract surgery after rk is very similar to cataract surgery without rk.

Answered 3/31/2014

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