GP Insights: <br>GP Lenses and Cataract Surgery</br>
-
By
-
Roxanna Potter, OD
-
September 1, 2026
-
Objective:
To guide the management of corneal GP lens wearers undergoing cataract surgery.
Approach:
- Postoperative Management: Patients may require their previous GP lenses for over-refraction, and healing may be delayed.
Key Findings:
- Corneal GP lens wearers face unique challenges during cataract surgery.
- Accurate preoperative data collection is crucial and requires a washout period.
- Monofocal IOLs are recommended to minimize higher-order aberrations.
- Postoperative recovery may be prolonged for patients with corneal disease.
Interpretation:
The entire cataract surgery process can be more complex for GP lens wearers, necessitating careful management.
Limitations:
- Variability in individual patient responses to lens wear discontinuation.
- Challenges in accurately measuring corneal parameters in patients with irregular corneas.
Conclusion:
Comanaging optometrists should provide thorough support to GP lens wearers throughout the cataract surgery process.
Sources:
