Ophthalmologist Dr. Tan: How to choose ophthalmic surgery?
In Shanghai New Vision Eye Hospital, our ophthalmologists face many patients every day. Their eyes have various problems and need different types of surgery to solve them. Before deciding to perform ophthalmic surgery, our doctors will comprehensively consider the patient's eye condition, surgical risk, postoperative recovery and other factors. The following are Dr. Tan's opinions on the choice of ophthalmic surgery.
1. Eye condition
The choice of ophthalmic surgery should first consider the patient's eye condition. For example, for myopic patients, vision loss may be caused by corneal deformation. In this case, Dr. Tan may suggest LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) to reshape the cornea by laser to correct vision. For presbyopia patients, Dr. Tan will recommend the use of intraocular lens implantation to improve vision and help patients get rid of presbyopia.
In addition to vision correction surgery, ophthalmic surgery can also be used to treat other eye diseases, such as cataract, glaucoma, etc. For these diseases, Dr. Tan will choose appropriate surgical methods according to the severity of the disease and the patient's physical condition.
2. Operation risk
Although ophthalmic surgery has been very safe and reliable with the support of modern medical technology, there are still some surgical risks. These risks include infection, postoperative inflammation, and vision loss. Therefore, when deciding on the operation method, Dr. Tan will evaluate the overall health of the patient, understand the patient's understanding and expectation of the operation, and fully communicate with the patient to jointly develop the operation plan.
In the case of high surgical risk, Dr. Tan may recommend conservative treatment or delay the operation. For example, for some more complex eye diseases, such as scleritis, eyelid tumors, Dr. Tan will discuss with patients to weigh the risks and benefits of surgery and decide whether to perform surgery.
3. Postoperative recovery
The postoperative recovery process is also important for ophthalmic surgery. Different types of surgery require different recovery time and methods. Dr. Tan will introduce postoperative precautions to patients in detail and provide personalized recovery plans according to their personal conditions and types of surgery.
After LASIK, patients need to avoid strenuous exercise and other eye fatigue activities, so as not to affect the recovery of the cornea. For patients after cataract surgery, Dr. Tan will instruct them to use antibiotic eyedrops, avoid rubbing their eyes, and return regularly to check their eye health.
4. Personal needs
Finally, Dr. Tan will also fully consider the patient's personal needs. Some patients may wish to get rid of glasses and contact lenses and choose to have myopia correction surgery. Other patients may want to improve the appearance of the eyes and achieve the purpose of beauty through eye plastic surgery. When demonstrating the choice of surgery, Dr. Tan will fully communicate with patients, understand their expectations and requirements, and work with patients to determine the most suitable surgical method for them.
summary
When selecting ophthalmic surgery, eye condition, surgical risk, postoperative recovery and personal needs are four important factors that need to be considered comprehensively. Through communication and joint decision with patients, Dr. Tan can provide each patient with the most suitable ophthalmic surgery method to help them restore their vision and eye health.
