The usual age range for ICL surgery is adulthood from around 21 up to mid‑40s, though selected patients outside this range may still be considered.
Preferred age window
Stability and lens health are key.
- Minimum age around 21 to allow prescriptions to stabilise
- Most suitable in 20s and 30s, when the natural lens is clear
- ICL still possible into the 40s with careful assessment for presbyopia and early cataract
- Upper age limit depends on lens clarity and overall ocular health
- Future lens replacement likely later in life and factored into planning
When age may prompt alternatives
Different procedures may be preferable.
- Teenagers typically advised to wait until refraction is stable
- Patients in their 50s or older often better suited to lens replacement
- Early presbyopia may shift the balance toward lens‑based solutions
- Systemic or ocular conditions linked with age considered in risk assessment
- Choice tailored to long‑term visual and lifestyle goals
