laser eye surgery what is it

What is the minimum age you have to be for Laser eye surgery?

My son want’slaser eye surgerywhen he is 18 – is this too young?

laser eye surgery if you:
are at least 21 years of age for a Summit laser or 18 years of age for a VISX laser, since the eyes are still growing to this point
have healthy eyes that are free from retinal problems, corneal scars, and any eye disease (refractive errors are considered eye disorders, not diseases)
have mild to moderate myopia (nearsightedness) within the range of treatment (see your doctor to determine your range)
have a way to pay for the treatment since laser procedures are costly and probably not covered by health insurance policies
are fully informed about the risks and benefits of laser surgery compared with other available treatments