When is Someone Too Young or Too Old to Have LASIK?
LASIK is FDA-approved for those 18 and older. Dr. Lindahl encourages young patients to wait until they are 21, when a person’s prescription stops changing. Having a stable prescription for at least two years is required before anyone, young or old, is deemed a good LASIK candidate.
Are you ready for 2026?
Will you make the standard list of resolutions – all with the best of intentions to put yourself first? It’s tempting to make up our minds to lose weight, stop smoking, start exercising, make new friends, and try different hobbies or activities at the fresh start of a new year. But usually, sometime around mid-February, regular life routines kick back in, and we often put resolutions on the back burner or out of our minds entirely.
Have you noticed advertisements promoting LASIK at prices as low as $599 per eye? If that figure raised your eyebrows, you’re not alone—ours were, too. When considering LASIK at such a low cost, it’s essential to question the level of care and expertise involved. Is your procedure being performed by a board-certified, experienced Ophthalmologist? Are you being treated with advanced laser technology and precise diagnostic equipment? Is the team properly trained and highly experienced in LASIK care? These are crucial factors to verify. Remember: this is your vision—there’s no room for compromise.
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