How to know if my corneas are thick? Am I qualified for PRK? As I grow older, will my corneas get thicker?

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I'm a 16 yo senior student. I wear glasses cause I have astigmatism.

Michael K. Tracy, MD · Answer

Corneal thickness is generally tested using an ultrasound pachymeter.  Sixteen years of age is too young for laser surgery but you may be a candidate when you are older.  Most surgeons perform LASIK or PRK on patients 22 years and older.

Kourosh Mohammadi, MD · Answer

thickness of your corneas can be measured with an ultrasound or imaging device in an ophthalmology office. To find out who makes a good lasik or prk candidate please do some reading on a laser vision eye center website but ultimately every eye is very unique and only a very careful eye exam by a qualified ophthalmologist can determine if your unique eyes are good lasik candidates. take care:)

Anthony J. Kameen, MD (retired) · Answer

The patient asking the question is only 16 years old, so is not currently a candidate for any corneal laser procedure because the eyes can still be changing at this age. The best way for someone to find out if they are a candidate for Lasik, PRK, ICL's, Refractive Lens Exchange, Clear Lens Extraction or Cataract surgery, is to come in to the office for a thorough consultation. There is no other way to determine candidacy or predict outcomes without a good consultation.

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