LASIK can be theoretically performed at any age and there have not been problems associated with advanced age and LASIK. From a practical perspective, prior to cataract surgery, many patients past the age of 70 would benefit more from a lens extraction procedure than LASIK for their visual complaints... more
Too old for Lasik?
Is there an age at which Lasik would be ill advised because you might still need glasses to correct age-related eye issues, or does Lasik preclude these problems?
3 answers to “Too old for Lasik?”
A: Too old for LASIK?
As long as the eyes are healthy, LASIK can be performed at any age. I've treated patients in their 90's. I treated Broadway actress Carol Channing when she was in her early 80's. Older patients have a higher chance of having other eye problems which might disqualify them from being a candidate.... more
A: LASIK age limits
There are no upper age restrictions for LASIK. I have treated patients well into their 80's with excellent results. These patients have generally already had cataract surgery and do not want to wear glasses for distance. In the LASIK patient past their mid 40's reading glasses are generally needed... more
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