How old do you have to be to have lasik surgery?Ava
abouts how old? I'm turning 17 in a month so I'm curious to about how long I'll have to wait :P
Dalton
legally, 18 in the US, but most doctors (the reputable ones!) will not do it until your Rx has been stable for a couple years, and for most guys that is between 22 and 24 years old. It is not something that is a good idea to do while your eyes are still developing and your body is still growing, and that might not stop until your early 20's! I do not work for this doctor, but he has a great website that answers all sorts of questions and they can give you a reliable referral to a great doctor in your area. maloneyvision.comGood luck and have a great time on your birthday!
Erlinda
It depends on whether your eyes are still developing or have stabilised already. The minimum age for suitable candidates depends on the facility you're getting it done at. Some places require you to be 18, others 20 or 21. Even then, they'll need to assess you (on other criteria) to ensure that you are a suitable candidate.
Christia
I had Lasik eye surgery done after wearing glasses for 16 years. It has been perfect for me. I have had no changes. Of course, as I age, I expect changes. I also co-manage refractive surgery and have seen hundreds of successful patients. It doesn't hurt, generally. There is a bit of pressure, but no real pain if you have LASIK. The PRK version (where no flap is cut) is a little more uncomfortable for the first few days following the procedure. I've seen several people who said they were in some pain, but healed just fine. I used to wear both glasses and contact lenses. I had LASIK done and it's the best decision I've ever made. I can see clearly, no squinting, no driving with glasses anymore. I can read road signs, see the individual leaves in the trees (they're not just a blurry mess anymore). It's also nice to be able to see what time it is when I wake up. The procedure is painless (although a bit uncomfortable) but takes less than 15 minutes. Highly recommended. If you need help finding a reputed surgeon in India u can check out the ink below: http://www.indianhealthguru.comYou can schedule a free appointment there and they'll answer all your questions and see if you qualify as a good candidate or not
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