LASIK: Why There's an Age Requirement

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LASIK WHY THERE'S AN AGE REQUIREMENT
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INTRODUCTION

• LASIK A popular vision correction surgery
• Offers many benefits, but has an age requirement

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EYE DEVELOPMENT

• Eyes continue to grow and change throughout youth
• LASIK on an unstable eye can lead to
  unpredictable results
• Generally not recommended for people under 18

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VISION STABILITY

• Vision can also change during puberty and early
  adulthood
• Ideal LASIK candidate has stable vision for at
  least a year
• Stable vision ensures long-term effectiveness of
  LASIK

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AGE CONSIDERATIONS

• Presbyopia Age-related near vision loss starting
  around 40
• LASIK corrects distance vision, not presbyopia
• People over 40 might still need glasses after
  LASIK

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PRE-EXISTING EYE CONDITIONS

• Cataracts and other eye issues can affect LASIK
  results
• LASIK is not recommended for people with severe
  eye conditions
• Doctors carefully assess older patients for
  candidacy

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OVERALL HEALTH
MEDICATIONS

• Some medications can affect eyes and healing
• Older adults are more likely to be on medications
• Doctor needs to be aware of all medications for
  proper evaluation

• General health plays a role in LASIK outcome
• Certain medical conditions can impact healing
• Both young and old adults need to be in good
  health

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Mental Readiness

• Understanding LASIK is crucial for realistic
  expectations
• Younger patients might have different
  expectations than older ones
• LASIK is not a miracle cure, it has risks and
  benefits

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Emotional Maturity

• LASIK is a surgery and can be a stressful
  experience
• Patients need to be emotionally mature to handle
  the process
• Younger adults might not be as prepared as older
  adults

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