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Please help! what is the minimum age you have to be for laser eye surgery?
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21: Or when the refraction stabilizes which may a little older.
Answered 1/4/2016
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Technically 18: In the US, laser eye surgery is approved starting at age 18. However, many LASIK surgeons advocate waiting for a minimum age of 21, as it is common for a glasses/contact lens prescription to change significantly between age 18 and 21.
Answered 4/2/2016
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