“Can laser eye surgery cure short and long sightedness?”

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“Can laser eye surgery cure short and long sightedness?”

I am a 29 year old male. I want to know if laser eye surgery can cure short and long sightedness?

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**Frank X. Cao** Ophthalmologist Rochester Hills, Michigan · Accepted Answer

Frank X. Cao Ophthalmologist Rochester Hills, Michigan

Take a look at this helpful link https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/lasik

**Dr. Alan Franklin** Ophthalmologist Mobile, AL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alan Franklin Ophthalmologist Mobile, AL

Much better for short-sighted than long-sighted.

**Dr. Yvette Jockin** Naturopathic Physician San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yvette Jockin Naturopathic Physician San Diego, CA

Yes, both. Refractive surgery has come along way

**Justin Spaulding** Ophthalmologist Medford, Oregon · Accepted Answer

Justin Spaulding Ophthalmologist Medford, Oregon

Yes and no it really depends more on your prescription than anything else. But at your age yes you should do just fine.