A 41-year-old member asked:
How old do you have to be to get lasik surgery?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sarah Kohlanswered
Travel Medicine 37 years experience
18: Lasik eye surgery is fda approved for people who are at least 18. In addition your eye glass prescription should be stable for 2 years prior to considering lasik. Some eye conditions make lasik not a good option. Your eye doctor is best able to help you decide when and if you are candidtate for lasik.
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Dr. Asim Pirachaanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
FDA approval is 18.: Fda approval is 18 years and a stable refraction (no significant changes over a year). Ideally 21 and older with a stable refraction.
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Dr. Federico Mattiolianswered
LASIK Surgery 27 years experience
18-21: Fda approval for some lasik lasers is 18 years old and other lasers 21 years old. A stable prescription is also a considering factor for surgery.
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Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Age for LASIK : Lasik can be performed at 18-20 years of age as long as the glasses prescription is stable.
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Last updated Jun 6, 2018
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