Am I a candidate? : LASIK Myths : Consumer Guide

The ideal LASIK candidate is normally 18 years or older, with a stable prescription that has not changed significantly within the past 12 months. Ideal candidates will also have generally healthy eyes and should have realistic expectations. Although our results from LASIK do surpass the national averages, we cannot guarantee perfect vision following the procedure. Patients with certain severe medical problems or eye disease may not be candidates.