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title: Is ICL surgery suitable after PRK or LASEK?
description: "ICL surgery can also be suitable after PRK or LASEK when additional corneal laser is not advisable. ## Reasons to consider ICL post‑surface laser Internal correction avoids further surface ablation. - Residual or recurrent refractive error that would require excessive…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/suitability/is-icl-surgery-suitable-after-prk-or-lasek/"
updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is ICL surgery suitable after PRK or LASEK?

ICL surgery can also be suitable after PRK or LASEK when additional corneal laser is not advisable.

## Reasons to consider ICL post‑surface laser

Internal correction avoids further surface ablation.

- Residual or recurrent refractive error that would require excessive tissue removal
- Corneal thickness or quality now borderline for more laser
- Symptoms such as regression or intolerance to contact lenses after surface treatment
- Stable topography without evidence of ectasia
- Adequate anterior chamber depth and healthy endothelium

## Planning and risks

Similar issues arise as after LASIK.

- More complex ICL power calculations due to altered corneal curvature
- Need to manage any existing haze or dryness carefully
- Realistic expectations about night‑vision quality and residual prescription
- Ongoing monitoring of both cornea and ICL vault over time
- Suitability judged by a refractive surgeon familiar with combined histories