ICL surgery can be suitable for young adults once their prescription has stabilised, typically from around age 21.
Advantages in early adulthood
Young eyes often respond well.
- High or complex prescriptions that cause contact‑lens intolerance
- Desire for long‑term freedom from thick glasses
- Clear lenses and healthy ocular structures
- Potential decades of benefit from a single procedure
- Reversibility if circumstances change later in life
Key safeguards in younger patients
Extra caution protects future eye health.
- Confirming at least one to two years of stable refraction
- Screening for keratoconus or other corneal weakness
- Detailed counselling about the need for future lens surgery as ageing occurs
- Commitment to long‑term follow‑up including vault and endothelial checks
- Considering laser alternatives if prescriptions are moderate and corneas robust
