Guangxi Ruikang Hospital: Does femtosecond surgery require general anesthesia?

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Guangxi Ruikang Hospital: Does femtosecond surgery require general anesthesia?

Femtosecond laser is an advanced technology commonly used in myopia surgery. Because of its accuracy and efficiency, it is favored by more and more patients. However, for many people, the need for general anesthesia for surgery has become a question whether they choose femtosecond surgery. This article will answer this question in detail from the aspects of operation principle, anesthesia mode, operation process and selection recommendation.

Operation principle

Femtosecond laser is a surgical method to correct myopia by cutting corneal tissue with laser energy. Compared with traditional laser surgery, femtosecond laser uses laser beam to cut in nanosecond time, reducing thermal damage and mechanical pressure, and improving the safety and accuracy of surgery.

Anesthesia mode

Femtosecond surgery does not require general anesthesia. Generally, doctors will use local anesthetic eyedrops to anaesthetize the patients' eyes so that they will not feel pain during the operation. Eye anesthesia is sufficient for most patients, which not only avoids some possible risks of general anesthesia, but also facilitates postoperative recovery.

Operation process

Before the operation, the doctor will give the patient eyedrops to play the role of anesthesia. Then, doctors will use femtosecond laser equipment to cut the cornea and complete the process of correcting myopia. The whole operation process usually only takes a few minutes, which is very fast and comfortable for the patient.

During the operation, the patient can see the doctor's operation through the microscope, but will not feel any pain. The doctor will determine the specific parameters of the operation according to the patient's myopia and eye conditions to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the operation.

Select recommendation

For patients who need to correct myopia, femtosecond surgery is a safe and effective choice. Compared with traditional laser surgery, femtosecond surgery has higher accuracy and faster recovery speed. Whether general anesthesia is needed or not often depends on the specific situation of the patient and the doctor's advice.

In Guangxi Ruikang Hospital, professional ophthalmologists will give the most appropriate treatment plan according to each patient's eye conditions and surgical needs. For most patients, local anesthesia is enough to meet the needs of surgery, and can minimize the risk and discomfort of surgery.

In short, femtosecond surgery does not require general anesthesia. This advanced surgical technique ensures comfort and painless operation through local anesthesia eyedrops. Before choosing surgery, patients should consult a professional doctor to understand their own eye conditions and surgery plan, so as to make a wise decision.

The professional ophthalmic team of Guangxi Ruikang Hospital will wholeheartedly provide each patient with high-quality femtosecond surgery services to ensure the safety and success of the surgery process.