Has anyone tried eye laser?
im 14 and i want to have an eye laser operation?
i dont know, any recomandation?
does it hurt?

LASIK is fantastic but you need to be at least 21 to have it to ensure your eyesight is no longer changing.

My brother is 24 years old, and he really wants to get laser surgery. It costs about $400 CAN per eye. However, I've been hearing that it doesn't make sense since your eye sight at that age is still yet to worsen. Are there any links or experienced ppl that can give me advice to deter him from considering it? Thanks.

I had it done after going to a lot of different places and reading a lot about the procedure. There is different versions of the same procedure as well different procedures and different technology out there.

I choose TLC in Toronto. They were much, much more expensive than $400 CND per eye but their technology was more advanced and was the best fit for my needs. Strong prescription (-7 per eye), astigmatism, large pupils, one pupil that is slightly large than the other due to a sports injury, I had a lot going on with my eyes that made it far from routine.

Anyhow, for me the end result was amazing, life changing. I'm so glad I did it. I'd strongly recommend it for anybody who's eyes are bad enough to warrant the slight risk and expense. But you really do need to research who does it.

Specifically about risk - In the lobby of TLC offices they had a book with all the stats. Chances of this, chances of that and the numbers were all really good. Everyone possible bad occurrence had really insignificant risk. It was always numbers like 1 in 100,000, 1 in 55,000 etc. and I also recall that each possible pitfall had TLC rate of complications beside it and in every case it was 0.

I'm 17 and want eye laser surgery some day when I get the cash. What age do you suggest I have it done, apparently 17 is still young.

After your eyes have had a stable Rx for at least two years, which for most people puts them in the 22-25 age group.

There's very little point in having surgery if your eyes are immediately going to start drifting off their re-set value near zero.

There are other factors beyond age:
FDA information pages below.

I am 31 years old and my eyesight is -6.50. Should I consider the treatment. I am very confused.

Yes, but you are not buying a roll of paper towels here so don't go cheap. A good board certified surgeon is what you want. Also if the doctor says they can do anyone--that's a red flag, there are some people that shouldn't have laser eye surgery. I had mine done 7 yrs ago at age 35 and am trilled with my results. Check out more than one doctor, ask how many they have done, what complications have they had in former patients.

I have a stigmatism but my eyes seem to be getting far sighted also. Should I wait until my far sightedness gets worse?

To become a candidate for vision correction surgery you have to be at least 18 years of age and your vision has to be stable for 2-3 years. Furthermore, there's a cutoff for certain prescriptions (e.g., REALLY high myopia and astigmatism).

So, it sounds like your vision hasn't stabilized so I wouldn't consider it just yet, mostly b/c you may not be able to have it done and/or you'll waste money b/c your vision will continue to change post-operatively.

What is the youngest age Eye Laser Surgery can be performed.?

My Daughter is 12 and wears glasses which she hates. We got her contact lenses but due to how bad her eyesight is she can only get yearly ones because of the strength of them. She has seen adverts on the television about Eye Laser Surgery but I am sure there is an age limit to when it can be performed does anyone know.

You have to be 18 for regular lasik and 21 for CustomVue. Sometimes, they can do it earlier at around 16 in special cases. For lasik you need to have a stable prescription for at least a year to be a candidate and most peoples eyes are done growing around 18. Give the lasik place a call to make sure. But, I doubt they will do it on a 12 yr old. There is some kind of lens that can be put in the eye like a permanent contact too....but I'm not really sure about the age for that, or what it's called. Good Luck!

Has anyone experienced a long term side effects of the surgery? my eyesight is very poor and i am planning to get the treatment. but i am nervous because i heard a lot of things about it. please help me.

It's safe and effective for the large majority of people.

Which leaves the others: stuck with anything from niggling but persistent side effects to seriously impaired vision.

See the FDA site, and a sample consent form , below.

What r the side effects of eye laser surgery , which is done to improve ur eyesight?

Thanks for ur answers. I'm feelin' confused. Dunno what to do yet.

There are risks to LASIK, But the problems are even greater when you add in the complications artificial corrections.

Artificial corrections don't address the real issues so our blurry vision continues to get worse year after year.

Artificial corrections bottleneck our brain speed, take away our 3D vision, give us a tight neck and tight shoulders. They suppress our imagination and reduce our senses of hearing and smell. In order to see through glasses, contacts, and lasik, our whole body is under a degree of tension. Because LASIK is etching your prescription onto your eyeballs it permanently locks these tendencies into our vision system.