Laser Eye Surgery Forum

who can have laser eye surgery?

Can everyone have laser eye surgery or are there restrictions?

Approximately 80% of people who go for a laser eye surgery consultation will be suitable for the surgery but that leaves about 20% of people who are not.
The minimum age for laser eye surgery is 18 years old but it is rare that you will be deemed suitable at this age as your prescription has to have been stable for at least 2 years.
There is no upper age limit for laser eye surgery but once you get over the age of 65 you are likely to start developing cataract to some degree. There is not point having laser eye surgery if you have cataract as the cataract will affect your vision meaning the laser eye surgery treatment was a waste of money.
There are many other reasons you may not be suitable for laser eye surgery and you can read about these in our guide on suitability for laser eye surgery.