How old do you have to be to get lasik eye surgery? b/c i have bad vision and would some day love to not have to wear contacts/glasses!

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Which laser eye surgery correct both my nearsightedness and astigmatism? Do either of the popular types of laser eye surgery, lasik or prk, fix these issues so that i'll have 20/20 vision or close to it? I can't wear contacts; i've worn glasses since i wa

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You are old enough: But still would need proper screening to make sure you are a candidate.

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18 - 21: The fda says 18 for nearsighted and 21 for farsighted and astigmatism. More importantly is to wait until youreyes are stable, not changing from year to year.

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How old do you have to be to get lasik eye surgery? b/c i have bad vision and would some day love to not have to wear contacts/glasses!

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