What Happens 20 Years After LASIK? | Reading Glasses & Cataracts
Asg Eye hospital
May 17, 2026 | 0
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Basics of LASIK series by ASG Eye Hospital.
One of the most common questions people ask before LASIK surgery is:
“Will I need glasses again later in life?”
In this episode, Dr. Devika explains what happens to your vision years after LASIK, whether LASIK lasts forever, why reading glasses may still be needed after 40, and how aging naturally affects eyesight.
👨⚕️ Topics Covered in Episode 10:
👓 Will I need glasses again after LASIK?
👁️ Does LASIK permanently remove eye power?
📖 Why do people need reading glasses after age 40?
🧠 What is presbyopia and how does aging affect vision?
⏳ What changes happen 10–20 years after LASIK?
🌫️ Can cataracts still happen after LASIK surgery?
💧 Long-term dry eye and natural eye aging explained
🔍 Difference between LASIK and cataract surgery
Dr. Devika also explains:
✔ LASIK corrects current refractive power
✔ LASIK does not stop natural aging of the eye
✔ Reading glasses after 40 are common even in people who never wore glasses
✔ Cataracts and presbyopia are natural age-related changes
This episode is perfect for anyone researching:
Does LASIK last forever?
Will eye power return after LASIK?
LASIK after age 40
Reading glasses after LASIK
Cataracts after LASIK surgery