A member asked:

Is it a bad idea to have laser eye surgery at such a young age at 16? my vision gets worse every year and i don't want to wait until i'm in my mid 20s

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LASIK young: I would wait until after age 20, though you could do it earlier. If your vision is indeed worsening every year, than your prescription is not stable. Your correction would be a moving target and you may need to go through the surgery again not too many years afterward. Also, younger folks are at more risk of getting ectasia (corneal warpage) even withouth the surgery. Long life--better to wait.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Yes: It is a bad idea for exactly the reason you mention. Your prescription is still changing. You need to wait until it has stabilized before having the surgery; and 16 is too young to do it.

Answered 12/28/2013

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