18 years old

Why is 18 the minimum age for myopia correction surgery?

Why is 18 the minimum age for myopia correction surgery?

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My 14-year-old child has 5 diopters in the right eye and 6 diopters in the left eye, and wants myopia correction. However, the doctor said my child is not old enough. Why is 18 the minimum age for surgery? (Truc An, Khanh Hoa)