“What is the age limit for eye laser surgery?”
I am a 32 year old male. I want to know what is the age limit for eye laser surgery?
7 Answers
There are many different types of laser eye surgery. LASIK and PRK do not have an upper age limit.=20
There technically is almost no true "limit" for laser eye surgery, as long as the cornea and eye is healthy enough in the surgeon's opinion. In general, for those seeking laser surgery for the first time, patients under 40 are the most straightforward, as distance correction in both eyes is sufficient. Those over 40, however, need to balance distance and reading needs as presbyopia develops. In your case, 32 is an excellent age to consider refractive surgery.
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Laser vision correction surgery can be performed on patients older than 18 years old. I recommend getting a LASIK consultation with a surgeon in your area to see what is the best option for you.
V. Swetha Jeganathan
Ophthalmologist
I presume you are asking about LASIK. The minimum age is 18 years but there is no upper age limit. Many adults are happy with their LASIK results in their 30's and beyond. However, your current eye prescription should be stable, corneas with appropriate thickness and you should be in good general health. Your eye doctor will check to ensure that you are eligible for LASIK to ensure the best visual outcome.
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There is no absolute limit to laser surgery although the benefits may be mitigated by possible need for reading glasses and postoperative dryness.
