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

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.

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:)

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.