There is no upper age limit for laser vision correction, as long as your eyes are otherwise healthy. At the Lasik Center, we have patients well into their seventies who are extremely pleased with their new vision, and are thrilled to see without glasses after so many years. There is virtually no discomfort during healing because the superficial layer of the cornea remains intact. The actual procedure takes less than ten minutes, with only seconds of laser time. However, you should plan on being at the laser center for two hours to allow time for final testing of your vision.
Most patients can drive and return to work the next day.
You are welcome to wait at the Center until vision clears sufficiently to drive. The day after surgery, you will receive a certificate stating that vision correction has been performed and glasses are no longer needed to drive. It is your choice if you wish to have both eyes treated at the same time. For convenience sake, most patents prefer to have both eyes treated on the same day. The type of visual problem you have, as well as the general health of your eyes will be determined at your initial complimentary examination.