Lasik Eye Correction

what age is lasik eye surgery reccomended ?

im 19 , i heared positive feedback about lasik eye surgery i asked 2 good doctors they told me if your 18+ its okay and there will be no complications ,, the next day i read in an article that it is recommended for 30-40 years old ! what do you think ?

Public Comments

1. I think there is no age limit for eye lasik. In fact it should be done while younger because the healing rate is faster and lesser problem (i.e. far sighted are much less during 20 y.o. compared to 35 y.o.). Normally it is the aesthic that costs a lot to operate. Far sighted or near sighted are very common and as long as your eyes are in healthy state as in thick enough for surgery, then there's no problem.
2. The FDA has approved LASIK for those over the age of 18. The real question is whether or not your prescription is stable. See the source: http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-age.htm
3. 40 is a terrible time! whomever told you that doesnt know much about lasik. age 40 might be the single worst time to get lasik, b/c most nearsighted people become LESS nearsighted at around age 40 (and more presbyopic...) 18-35 is the best time IMO. must have a stable refraction, tho (be the same Rx over & over again)
4. Most places will not do it until you are technicallly done developing. This is usually the early 20's. Most REPUTABLE doctors will not do Lasik until you have had a stability in your vision for 2 years or more. You can read more about it with Dr. Maloney at maloneyvision.com he wrote a best selling book about lasik and does most of the FDA trials for proceedures and new equipment that is coming out in the US. They can also send you to a reputable person in your area. There are other things to consider other than your age, though. Corneal thickness, current medications, other health issues, what kind of correction you need, all these things plus others are what a doctor should look at to determine when it is best for YOU. As an individual you need someone that will customize the experience for you and that includes WHEN you should have it done. Does that make sense? (I do not work for Dr. Maloney...he is just who I consider the best source of information from my information.)