What is the oldest age for laser eye surgery?

The good news is that there is no age limit for LASIK if your eyes are healthy. We have treated patients across a wide age range with great success, including patients in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.
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Can you still wear glasses after LASIK?

You can wear glasses or contact lenses after LASIK, and if your vision is continuing to change as your refractive error returns or changes, you may find you need them again.
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How long does it take to see 20 20 after LASIK?

LASIK Eye Surgery Results: What You Can Expect
32 According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, more than 90% of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after 2 to 3 months of post-surgery recovery. Mayo Clinic reports that the chances of attaining 20/25 vision or better with LASIK surgery are very good.
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Can you get 20 20 vision with LASIK?

In most cases, LASIK has the potential to provide 20/20 vision. However, some people – including those who have higher prescriptions – may not achieve this level of visual acuity after laser surgery. If your vision is blurred beyond a certain point, you may still need a prescription for glasses or contacts.
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Is LASIK worth it over 60?

A review of 424 LASIK patients in their 40s through 60s showed that outcomes were generally similar regardless of age, but older patients were slightly more likely to need a repeat treatment or enhancements. However, there are some age-related issues that could mean LASIK is not the right choice for you.

Is 50 years old too old for LASIK eye surgery?

The good news is that no one is too mature for laser vision correction. You may be able to schedule LASIK after 50 years old. You should know that not everyone is a candidate for LASIK.

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How many years will LASIK last?

While the effects of LASIK surgery are permanent, the benefits can decrease over time. For most patients, the results of LASIK will last a lifetime. About 10-12% of patients nationwide will need an enhancement surgery because of anatomical changes to the eye/eyes.
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Can a 62 year old get LASIK eye surgery?

Can I Have LASIK After 60? While the minimum age for LASIK surgery is 18, there is no age limit as long as your eyes are healthy and your vision is stable.
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Who is not candidate for LASIK?

You have a disease or are on medications that may affect wound healing. Certain conditions, such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), immunodeficiency states (e.g., HIV) and diabetes, and some medications (e.g., retinoic acid and steroids) may prevent proper healing after a refractive procedure.
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Is LASIK worth risk?

For most, the answer can be a resounding yes! LASIK is not a good idea for everyone, and results have been known to vary due to many factors. However, if you are indeed a strong candidate, the results can be life-changing. A consultation with your optometrist will shine more light on your specific risks and benefits.
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What is the most common eye surgery for seniors?

Cataract surgery is the most common refractive surgical procedure performed on aging individuals.
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At what age is LASIK not worth it?

LASIK eye surgery age limits
32 At around age 40, your eyes start to change, and you may develop presbyopia – farsightedness due to age – which could affect your candidacy for LASIK. Your eyes change again at around age 60, with age-related vision problems such as cataracts possibly presenting at this time.
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Why is vision not perfect after LASIK?

While you will see better the day after surgery, your vision may be a bit blurry or hazy immediately afterward. These temporary vision difficulties usually clear up after the first few weeks. However, it can take about 2 – 3 months before your vision fully stabilizes and your eyes completely heal.
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What are the long term effects of LASIK eye surgery?

Some risks of laser eye surgery are: Permanent dry eye. Halos, glare, or double vision, making it hard to drive at night. Over- or under-correction of vision, meaning you still need glasses or contacts.
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Can a 65 year old get laser eye surgery?

You may be surprised, and relieved, to hear that vision correction is available for almost every age. At BoydVision, we don’t feel it is appropriate to work on patients younger than 19 but there is no age limit when it comes to working on older eyes.
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Can People Over 60 Get LASIK?

Will you still need reading glasses after LASIK?

Patients typically undergo laser eye surgery to reduce or completely eliminate their need for visual aids such as contact lenses and glasses. The truth is that most patients will eventually require reading glasses at some point in their future.
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Can LASIK fix old age eyes?

LASIK corrects vision by reshaping the cornea. However, the loss of near vision from presbyopia is a result of loss of flexibility and elasticity of the lens of the eye, and LASIK cannot prevent the natural aging process of the lens.
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Does LASIK ruin near vision?

However, after LASIK, this same person’s natural focal point changes, becoming much farther away, at a distance, and the ability to see up close without reading glasses is greatly diminished. This loss of near vision often takes a little getting used to.
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Can you blink during LASIK?

During the procedure, the eyelids are held open with a small medical device to prevent blinking. It is therefore impossible for you to close your eye or blink during the procedure. We keep the surface of your eye lubricated with drops, so your eye does not get dry, and you will not feel the need to blink.
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How long can you not look at screens after LASIK?

Give Your Eyes some Downtime after LASIK
32 You’ll want to rest your eyes for the first day of your recovery in order to give them a chance to heal properly. As part of this rest, we recommend that you avoid looking at screens of any kind — TV, phone, computer or tablet — for 24 hours after LASIK.
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How often is LASIK unsuccessful?

All surgeries carry some risk of complications and side effects, but LASIK is generally considered a safe procedure with a low complication rate. In fact, LASIK is one of the safest elective surgical procedures available today, with a complication rate estimated to be less than 1%.
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Can LASIK bring back 20/20 vision?

LASIK is a type of refractive eye surgery. In general, most people who have laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery achieve 20/20 vision or better, which works well for most activities. But most people still eventually need glasses for driving at night or reading as they get older.
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What are the disadvantages risks of LASIK surgery?

Risks. Complications that result in a loss of vision are very rare. But certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual problems such as glare, are fairly common. These usually clear up after a few weeks or months, and very few people consider them to be a long-term problem.
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Can you have laser eye surgery over 60?

There is no upper age limit when it comes to having laser eye treatment, however, your suitability will be determined by the health of your eyes and the thickness of your cornea. As we grow older, there is a greater chance for eye conditions to develop such as: Keratoconus. Glaucoma.
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Can LASIK fix astigmatism?

High amounts of astigmatism can be corrected with LASIK, though this increases the likelihood a follow-up LASIK enhancement may be needed to fine-tune the correction. LASIK for astigmatism is an excellent option when compared to other alternatives like eyeglasses or contact lenses.
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