A 34-year-old member asked:
What age do you have to be to get laser eye surgery?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Mostly after 23: The eye is changing in a not totally predictable way prior to age 23 so to avoid re-lasik surgery, most avoid surgery on anyone younger than this. In special cases younger patients may be considered and even a few children have been done but these are exceptions.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What is the youngest age laser eye surgery can be performed?
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Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Legally 18, but...: A consenting adult over the age of 18 can have lasik. Custom lasik is only fda approved over 21. There is some research ongoing for lasik in the pediatric group for medical reasons.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How old do you have to be to get a laser eye surgery?
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Dr. Daniel Karranswered
Ophthalmology 45 years experience
18 to 21 years old: A person's eye must have a stable refraction/prescription before refactive surgery, regardless of age. Children have growing and changing prescriptions until adulthood, generally stable by 18 to 21 years of age.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Who should not get laser eye surgery?
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Dr. Michael Rizenanswered
Ophthalmology 22 years experience
Contraindications: Patients whose refraction is not stable, whose corneas are too thin or are irregular on topography, pregnant patients, patients with uncontrolled diabetes or glaucoma and patients on certain prescription medications such as amiodarone are not good candidates. Also, patients with other eye conditions such as cataract or macular degeneration should not have this surgery. Discuss with your eye md.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What is the recommended best age for laser eye surgery?
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Dr. Philip Chaoanswered
Radiology 40 years experience
Not sure: I would assume you want to make sure your vision is stable before embarking on the surgery.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How can it feel to get laser eye surgery?
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Dr. Patrick Chananswered
Ophthalmology - LASIK Surgery 15 years experience
Different: You will not feel pain since your eyes will be anesthetized. You will feel the sensation of the surgeon moving the flap if you are undergoing lasik. You will see an array of lights while the laser is treating you eye.
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