How long should I wait to get Lasik Eye surgery?
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Billy
I am 32 years old and I'm tired of wearing glasses and contacts. The last time my prescription was updated was back in 2008. Is there a "time frame" in which you need to have zero eye change?
Has anyone gotten it and regretted it later?
Answer
No, there is no "time frame" associated with Lasik Surgery. Lasik is relatively safe but remember, as with any surgery, there is an element of risk. Go to a PRIVATE lasik surgeon that comes highly recommended (not to ones that travel around doing the surgery or work for corporations where profit is the bottom line). Do some investigating. Call other doctors in the area and see who they would recommend.
There have been people who have gotten it and had bad outcomes however these are rare. You could develop permanent dry eye and have to use drops all the time. You could develop a condition where light sources have "starburst" effects that will prevent you from ever driving at night. These have been reported.
A vast majority of times, it comes out really good.
ALSO, That being said, there is No Guarantee that you will come out of the procedure seeing 20/20. Anyone thinking that should not have the surgery. And, since you're 32, you probably have another 8 years before you're going to need glasses to read (bifocals) which Lasik cannot correct.
Weigh the benefits against the risks carefully.
No, there is no "time frame" associated with Lasik Surgery. Lasik is relatively safe but remember, as with any surgery, there is an element of risk. Go to a PRIVATE lasik surgeon that comes highly recommended (not to ones that travel around doing the surgery or work for corporations where profit is the bottom line). Do some investigating. Call other doctors in the area and see who they would recommend.
There have been people who have gotten it and had bad outcomes however these are rare. You could develop permanent dry eye and have to use drops all the time. You could develop a condition where light sources have "starburst" effects that will prevent you from ever driving at night. These have been reported.
A vast majority of times, it comes out really good.
ALSO, That being said, there is No Guarantee that you will come out of the procedure seeing 20/20. Anyone thinking that should not have the surgery. And, since you're 32, you probably have another 8 years before you're going to need glasses to read (bifocals) which Lasik cannot correct.
Weigh the benefits against the risks carefully.
How long do I have to wait to get the lazer eye surgery?
kacerdoodl
I really want lazer eye surgery, but my eyes WILL NOT stop changing! They get worse and worse every year! I'm hitting my 20's, am I too old?!
Answer
Most respectable Laser facilities require a few things. First, 18 is the legal age in most states because your eyes are still growing and changing up to that point. Second, they wait until you go at least one year without having a change in prescription. Lastly, the run multiple tests to ensure that you are a candidate for the procedure...some people have corneas that are too thin for the procedure. The actual average patient age for LASIK is 26...so you are not to old!!!
Most respectable Laser facilities require a few things. First, 18 is the legal age in most states because your eyes are still growing and changing up to that point. Second, they wait until you go at least one year without having a change in prescription. Lastly, the run multiple tests to ensure that you are a candidate for the procedure...some people have corneas that are too thin for the procedure. The actual average patient age for LASIK is 26...so you are not to old!!!
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