Had LASIK? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Cataract Surgery | Neda Nikpoor, MD
When patients who had LASIK years ago come to me with new cataracts, the first thing they ask is whether that old surgery changes anything now. And the answer is yes—but not in the scary way they imagine. LASIK permanently reshaped their cornea, which means cataract surgery requires a little more nuance, a little more precision, and the right lens choice. It’s one of the reasons I love bringing experts like Dr. Neda Nikpoor into these conversations—because there are fantastic options. You just need to understand how your past eye history shapes your future vision.
Choosing the Right Lens: What to Know Before Cataract Surgery
Somewhere between caring for my pediatric patients and helping my own parents navigate aging eyes, cataracts stopped being an abstract “later in life” problem and became very real. Sitting down with Priya, who lives in the cataract world every single day, shifted even my perspective as an ophthalmologist. It reminded me that cataract surgery isn’t just a procedure—it’s often the turning point that gives people their confidence, independence, and joy back.