How old is too old for myopic surgery

The age requirement for myopic surgery is generally 18 years old, but age is not the only restriction, the patient’s myopia should not increase by more than 50 degrees per year and other conditions are met. Myopia surgery requires the patient to reach the age of 18. At this age, the patient’s refractive error of the eyes is basically stable and the physical development is more perfect, so it is more suitable for myopia surgery. In addition to the age requirement of adulthood, in order to avoid the impact of myopia continuing to grow on the postoperative vision, it is also required that the annual increase in myopia should be less than 50 degrees, in addition to improve the endothelial cell examination, tear duct probing and other auxiliary examinations, to exclude other eye diseases, to ensure the effectiveness of the surgery. It is recommended that after myopia surgery patients follow the doctor’s instructions for care, regular review, and timely consultation after discomfort occurs.