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Originally Posted by Neeper
They say the minimum age is 25 because your eyes are still changing. If you prescription hasn't changed in 3 years then they would consider it, I believe. Either way, if your prescription is still changing, there's no point in getting the surgery done.
Night vision is not affected. That was the old method they used to use when they only cut a small hole in the cornea. Now they cut around the whole pupil, which solves the night vision "halo" problems.
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That is correct for the most part. Prescriptions that are -6 or larger or people with larger than normal pupils may still experience night vision issues...but most people will not have any problems.
Also....in regards to Lasik MD. Yes their surgeons have alot of experience on their own, but their company is rather young. In fact alot of their experience hails from an old company called "laser vision canada" that was shut down by the government for concerns over complication rates, as well as public complaints. Generally, Optometrists have been wary about Lasik MD, but are not yet going to pass judgement until some complication rate figures come out.
Overall, an easy surgery is pretty hard to screw up with the technology they have now adays. If you have a low to moderate near sightedness with only a small amount of astigmatism any place should do a good job. Personally, as a future eye care professional myself, I would go with Gimble or other companies with good track records, but that is because i am catious. (although, I am not a good candidate).
Regardless of where you go, there is still chance of complications... albeit most of the time minor ones. Make sure you think this through before you go through with it.
http://www.asklasikdocs.com/ this site goes through all kinds of things that need to be weighed in a decision about Lasik.