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title: Is ICL surgery suitable after LASIK?
description: "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…"
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updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is ICL surgery suitable after LASIK?

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