Is Lasik good for me?

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Asked for Male, 32 Years

Hi I am 32yrs old and i have been using glasses since i was 13... I want to know is it safe to get lasik done at thia age? Also are there types of lasik? And which one should i get done? Thanks

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Dr. A K Goel

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Lasik is quite safe. Still you can enjoy next 8yrs without glasses. The procedure depends upon the thickness of your cornea and your numbers.

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Dr. C P Khandelwal Ophthalmologist 26 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. C P Khandelwal

Ophthalmologist 26 yrs exp Delhi

Lasik is now considered to be one of the safe cosmetic procedures. A proper work up to check your suitability is must. Options available & individual risks can be ascertained only after proper examination & history. If your power is below -8.00 and your retina is healthy and cornea is healthy & of sufficient thickness, most likely , we will be able to offer you Lasik procedure . *No medical procedure or treatment is 100% safe and 100% predictable. Lasik gives desirable results in most of the patients and complication rates are very low. Still you need to have reasonable expectations from procedure. To understand completely, consult an ophthalmologist.