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Can you have refractive surgery on a 12 year old?
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Usually not: The typical minimum age for refractive surgery is 18 years old.
Answered 11/5/2012
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Not usually: Most ophthalmologists want to make sure that your prescription is not changing before proceeding with refractive surgery. That is not the case for a 12 year old. Most people do not have a stable prescription until they are at least 18, maybe even a bit older.
Answered 12/21/2014
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