LASIK and Eye Surgery Blog - Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center

Friday, February 19, 2010

How old do you have to be to have vision correction surgery?

The minimum age for vision correction surgery is typically 18. But, there are many factors to consider aside from age. For example, the patient must have healthy eyes with a stable vision prescription for at least two years before having LASIK. Younger patientsâ€™ eyes might not be fully developed and can change over a year, like their height or shoe size. These patients may need to wait a few years before the procedure is done.

While no one is too old for vision correction surgery, we have San Diego LASIK patients in their 70s and 80s, candidates for the surgery must not have any eye diseases like cataracts or glaucoma, which can develop as we age.

For a video preview of a laser vision correction procedure, click here. And, to see if you are a good candidate for vision correction surgery, contact our office for a complimentary evaluation.

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