Is It Ever Too Late to Get ICL Surgery?

Is It Ever Too Late to Get ICL Surgery?

If you already have cataracts, then cataract surgery is typically the right path. But if you don’t have cataracts, then LASIK may be an option — unless you have very thin corneas or extremely high myopia, which would make LASIK unsuitable. In those cases, ICL surgery is considered an alternative.

However, as we age, the space inside the eye where the ICL lens needs to be placed can become narrower. That’s why it may be more difficult to perform ICL surgery in middle age or later.

If you don’t have cataracts now but ICL surgery isn’t feasible due to age or anatomy, it may be better to wait until cataracts develop naturally. When the time comes, you can correct myopia, astigmatism, and even presbyopia all at once through cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses.

Instead of trying to delay cataract surgery as long as possible, it’s more important to undergo the right surgery at the right time. If cataracts are present, cataract surgery should be done. If there are no cataracts and LASIK is possible, then LASIK is an option. But if LASIK is not viable, then alternative methods like ICL or, later, cataract-based correction should be considered.

Is It Okay To Get Cataract Surgery Early?

As we age, cataracts will eventually develop — although the speed varies from person to person. However, getting cataract surgery before a cataract actually forms is generally not recommended.

If your natural lens is still clear but you have presbyopia, your lens can still focus for intermediate distances. You may just struggle with very close-up vision. Inserting an artificial lens at this stage might actually make your vision less comfortable, because you’d be giving up the remaining natural focusing ability of your own lens.

Another important point: if you get cataract surgery too early, you lose the opportunity to benefit from future lens technologies. While it is possible to replace an intraocular lens, the procedure is technically challenging and riskier than the initial surgery.

In summary, surgery should be timed appropriately for your age and eye condition. If you already have cataracts, surgery is advised. But if your lens is still healthy and you’re only considering it for vision correction, early cataract surgery is not recommended.

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