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Can you have refractive surgery on a 12 year old?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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