**Click here to find a doctor in your area**     LASER EYE SURGERY provided by the FDA Consumer magazine July-August 1998 Are You a Candidate for Laser Eye Surgery? You may be a good candidate for laser eye surgery if you: are at least 21 years of age for a Summit laser or 18 years of age for a VISX laser, since the eyes are still growing to this point have healthy eyes that are free from retinal problems, corneal scars, and any eye disease (refractive errors are considered eye disorders, not diseases) have mild to moderate myopia (nearsightedness) within the range of treatment (see your doctor to determine your range) have a way to pay for the treatment since laser procedures are costly and probably not covered by health insurance policies are fully informed about the risks and benefits of laser surgery compared with other available treatments. PREVIOUS NEXT FDA ARTICLE Laser Eye Surgery: Is It Worth Looking Into? | Precision Surgery LASIK | Advantages of LASIK | Is Laser Surgery for You? | Looking Ahead Are you a candidate? | FAQ's about Laser Eye Surgery The Insight on Eyesight | Risks of laser eye surgery

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