Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe for Teenagers?

[sofiaparker]

Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe for Teenagers?

[sEyehealth]

Although there is not a significant amount of data on the topic, there is little evidence to support the claim that LASIK eye surgery is safe for young children. A child’s eyes are constantly changing through the development process as they age, and are typically not nearly complete developing until the child is at least 18 years old and can sometimes take even longer. The developmental process of the eye will vary slightly from person to person but it is more advisable for those over the age of 21 to look into LASIK eye surgery.

It can now be concluded that LASIK eye surgery is not recommended for children under 18, in less a severe situation permits. And not for older individuals, as many eye conditions developed at an older age cannot be fixed with LASIK. A licensed LASIK professional can review all of your options and whether or not you are a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery.

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[MatreenaRose]

Although LASIK is a safe and effective way to improve vision, the FDA has not approved the procedure for people under the age of 18 because their eyes are constantly changing until about that age. In some cases, a person’s eyes may not fully develop until the age of 21. A teenager who undergoes LASIK surgery when his or her eyes are not fully developed will find the results to be temporary and may need corrective surgery in the future. Most doctors recommend that a patient’s eye prescription be stable for at least two years before undergoing LASIK surgery.

[Henry Smith]

Laser eye surgery is an effective way to improve your vision but as already said by member above that it is not yet approved for the teenagers...!!!!

[Phelin21]

You are right Hennery laser eye surgery yet not approved for the teenager.
Than what should do teenager for the eye, have you any suggestion?

[bigdad09260]

It seems that, of the estimated 700,000 Americans who undergo Lasik surgery each year, a large percentage of them are reporting post-Lasik problems, much more than the industry’s self-proclaimed “95 percent satisfaction rate” would have us believe. See here a partial list of post-op complications:

* “Starbursts and halos that make it difficult to see” (Post)
* Poor vision even with glasses
* Lack of night vision
* Extreme blurriness, haze, glare
* “Dry eye … so severe that people suffer intense pain and need surgery to retain what little moisture their eyes form” (Times)
* Depression and other psychological problems

You cannot believe all that you read about even if it comes from "experts". Investigate well before having Lasik surgery!

[sheindress]

In recent years, the prevalence of excimer laser treatment of myopia surgery. Many parents hoping to get rid of this surgical method to help children troubled by glasses. However, the experts have to remind parents that young people should carry out laser surgery. Young people under the age of 18 have not yet fully developed eye, refraction is not stable, a low degree of myopia and many pseudo-myopia, if eager to be treated with laser surgery, is likely to result in easy tears, blurred vision, fatigue and other complications in case light , but will adversely affect the child.

[lasikeye]

It wouldn’t hurt to consult with the best experts in the field to set a timetable for your child. The well renowned Dr. Alan Carlson at the Duke Eye Center comes very highly recommended, he’s worth the trip to North Carolina.