Lens replacement surgery can be particularly suitable if you have thin corneas, because it does not rely on reshaping the corneal tissue like laser eye surgery.
Why thin corneas may favour lens surgery
Thin or irregular corneas can make laser procedures unsafe. Lens replacement instead changes the focusing power inside the eye, leaving the corneal thickness largely unchanged.
- Good option when laser eye surgery is not recommended
- Can correct long-sightedness, short-sightedness, and presbyopia together
- Removes the natural lens that might later become a cataract
- Corneal topography and thickness are still checked carefully beforehand
- Often chosen by people with stable prescriptions and healthy retinas
Points to assess carefully
Even with thin corneas, other factors must be right. Extra tests confirm that the cornea is strong enough and that no hidden disease is present.
- Screening for keratoconus or other corneal ectasias is essential
- Significant irregularity may still affect visual quality after surgery
- Dry eye and surface health are optimised before the procedure
- Alternative options, such as implantable contact lenses, may also be discussed
- Long-term follow-up checks corneal stability and vision clarity
