Who can receive corneal modifications?
The American Optometric Association recommends that candidates for laser
or surgical methods of corneal modification be at least 21 years of age or
older with stable vision and no abnormalities of the cornea or external eye.
Ortho-K, a non-surgical corneal modification procedure, may be appropriate
for preventing or reducing further vision change in younger people who do
not have fully stabilized vision. If you are interested in a corneal modification
procedure, your doctor of optometry will provide a comprehensive eye examination
to assess the health of your eyes and your visual abilities before discussing
the benefits and risks of procedures that are appropriate for you.
For further information and incredible
graphics, visit the American Optometric Association's web site at http://www.aoanet.org/framesets/f-corneal-mod.html
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