What are the age limits of vision correction?

You’ve probably heard a lot of mixed messages on social media, or from others, about whether you’re too old or too young for laser eye treatment.

While age is a factor, the more important consideration is the stability of your prescription and the goals you’re hoping to achieve with vision correction. In fact, many people choose to get surgery early in life because they want to enjoy the benefits of vision without glasses for as long as possible.1Saragoussi JJ, et al. Quality of life after LASIK: part II. Quality of life and satisfaction of a population of patients treated with LASIK [in French]. J Fr Ophtalmol. 2011;34:294–302.

When you get to 40-50 years of age, you’ll notice a change in your eyes whether you have laser eye surgery or not. For this group, we have alternative vision correction solutions, like lens replacement, that will help them to get out of reading glasses and avoid getting cataracts.2Sophia Y. Wang et al. Patient-centered and visual quality outcomes of premium … – sage journals.

Book a consultation with us to learn more about your options. In the meantime, take the first step towards clear vision and discover your suitability with our 1-minute self-test.

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Not everyone is eligible for vision correction surgery.

Find out if you could benefit from this life changing surgery by taking the quick self-suitability quiz below:

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Discover if you can be free from glasses and contact lenses

The best way to find out if laser eye treatment is right for you is to have a free assessment. We’ll examine your eyes and you’ll get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and laser vision correction options.

Hi, I’m Dr Aanchal Gupta, your laser and cataract surgeon in Adelaide

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the joy of helping thousands of patients of all ages gain clear vision and freedom from glasses and contact lenses.

Laser eye surgery is a skill. Performing vision correction at a world-class standard hinges upon the expertise of your surgeon and their access to state-of-the-art tools.

I understand that getting eye surgery is a serious decision. Your eyes are unique and you should demand a custom solution tailored to your needs, lifestyle and goals. That’s why we offer a free appointment so we can meet and I can take the time to answer your questions and talk through any concerns you have.

I am passionate about helping patients transform their lives. I look forward to spending time with you at our gorgeous eye clinic in the heart of Adelaide to see whether you could gain exceptional vision without the need for glasses or contacts.

Dr Aanchal Gupta

MBBS, M.Med. (Ophth. Sci.), Grad. Dip. (Refract. Surg.), FRANZCO
Expert Laser Eye and Cataract Surgeon