From What Age to What Age Is LASIK Possible? What Matters More Than Age?
The minimum age for LASIK is 18, and no upper age limit is specified in the guidelines reviewed [1][4]. However, turning 18 is only the starting point. The actual criterion is whether your myopia and astigmatism prescription has remained stable over the past year [1][2]. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) states that candidates should be at least 18 years old and have had no changes in their refractive error over the previous year. It also advises against surgery if the prescription continues to change even after age 18 [1]. At the upper end, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) does not list an upper age limit among its contraindications. Instead, from the 40s onward, presbyopia, dry eye, and cataracts can affect the outcome [4][13]. A question like this appears on Naver Knowledge iN: “I’ve worn glasses for a long time and am considering SMILE LASIK. I’m wondering if there are any age requirements. Is it generally recommended to consider vision correct...
