Laser Eye surgery before going to college?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Rochester
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<p>Hey guys, I was just wondering if I should get laser eye surgery before going to college since I am 18 and can get it. Is college too strenuous to the point where my eyes will get damaged after I graduate? Thanks for your input!</p>

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<p>You should wait because the reading load in college is associated with increasing nearsightedness. This means your eyes aren’t likely stable yet. It’s not damage.</p>

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<p>I’m no ophthalmologist, but I did get lasik years ago. I would suggest waiting as vision continues to change over time. When is the last time your prescription change? I think you want several years of it not changing.</p>

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<p>D1 is getting laser surgery before starting her medical residency with its crazy long hours.</p>

<p>Generally, opthalmologists recommend you wait until you’re in your mid-20’s and your prescription has been stable for at least 5 years. You cannot have an astigmatism. </p>

<p>It takes up to 6 months for your vision to stablize after laser surgery.</p>

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<p>The astigmatism part isn’t true - I had one and it fixed it. I just wish I hadn’t waited so long to do it.</p>

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<p>^^Really? 'Cause her OD said the D1 was great a candidate in part because she doesn’t have an astimatism in either eye. Just generic nearsightedness.</p>

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<p>When I had surgery, they wanted 2 essentially stable years. I have no idea about current thoughts. They were also unable to deal with people who had conditions that caused a thinned cornea. I believe that’s still true.</p>

<p>It’s such a cool thing. I love the idea behind it, that they bounce a light off your retina and map the imperfections that come back and the computer burns off bits of the cornea to eliminate the light scatter. I have before and after pictures.</p>

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<p>My vision changed since my last prescription, but that’s because I wore stronger nearsighted glasses daily instead of just in the classroom.</p>

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<p>You should consult with your eye doctor to see if you’re an appropriate candidate. </p>

<p>There are a number of issues that can disqualify you for the surgery, including something as simple as dry eyes.</p>

<p>You should also education yourself about the potential risks and benefits.</p>

<p>I would suspect since you’ve recently had a vision change, your doctor may ask you to wait another year or two before surgery.</p>