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Can I Undergo A Laser Treatment For Clear Vision When I Turn 18 Years ? I Am 17 Years Now

my age is 17 and my weight is 44kg and my height is 5ft 4inches i cant see clear without wearing glassses can i do laser operation after 18 years to cure this
Sun, 8 Jan 2012
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how much is your power.?you can go for lasik surgery if your power is stable for 1 year,your corneal thickness and corneal scan is normal ,after age of 18-19 you can go for surgery.TAKE ADVICE OF GOOD REFRACTIVE CORNEAL SURGEON.
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Hi welcome to healthcare Magic

Laser surgery is suggested for persons having eye high power.. ,(more than -6)
Its better to get operated after complete growth is achieved i.e after 21 yrs... consult an ophthalmologist ..
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Can I Undergo A Laser Treatment For Clear Vision When I Turn 18 Years ? I Am 17 Years Now

hello, how much is your power.?you can go for lasik surgery if your power is stable for 1 year,your corneal thickness and corneal scan is normal ,after age of 18-19 you can go for surgery.TAKE ADVICE OF GOOD REFRACTIVE CORNEAL SURGEON. BY