Dr. Randa M. Garrana, MD
Ophthalmologist
5471 E The Toledo Long Beach CA, 90803About
DR. RANDA GARRANA is an Ophthalmologist who specializes in Cornea and Refractive Surgery (Vision Correction Surgery). Dr Garrana is a highly experienced refractive surgeon who is among a small handful ...
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Is there an age restriction for a refractive surgery?
Hello We only perform laser eye surgery on ages 18 and older. Two reasons for that: 1- one needs to be of legal age inorder to sign a medical consent form. 2- More likely than not that the prescription will continue to change till into the 20’s. Best to wait for the prescription to stabilize in the mid twenties before we laser the eyes. READ MORE
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