Yes. ICL surgery can be suitable after LASIK in selected patients, particularly when residual or recurrent refractive error remains.
When post‑LASIK ICL may help
It can fine‑tune vision without further corneal thinning.
- Residual myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism that is too large or unsafe for additional laser
- Thinned or irregular corneas where repeat LASIK or PRK is not advised
- Desire to reduce dependence on glasses after previous laser has plateaued
- Stable refraction and healthy internal eye structures
- Ability to measure anterior chamber depth accurately despite prior corneal surgery
Specific considerations
Previous laser changes measurements.
- Biometry and ICL power selection are more complex after LASIK
- Need to exclude ectasia or progressive corneal changes first
- Careful counselling about realistic outcomes and night‑vision symptoms
- Lifelong follow‑up remains important for both cornea and ICL
- Management best undertaken by surgeons experienced in post‑laser ICL cases
