Specific procedures of myopia surgery in Wuhan West China Hospital
With the continuous development of science and technology, myopic surgery has become the choice of many myopic patients to improve their vision. Wuhan West China Hospital, as a well-known ophthalmic hospital, has rich experience and professional team in myopia surgery. The specific procedures of myopia surgery in Wuhan West China Hospital will be introduced in detail below.
Preoperative preparation
First, the patient needs to have a comprehensive eye examination to determine whether it is suitable for myopia surgery. West China Hospital has advanced ophthalmic equipment, which can comprehensively test cornea, lens and fundus. The doctor will evaluate the patient's corneal curvature, thickness, pupil diameter and other indicators to determine the most suitable surgical method.
Secondly, doctors will communicate with patients in detail to understand their vision, living habits and expectations, so as to further determine the operation plan. At the same time, patients also need to provide personal health status to judge whether the operation is safe.
Finally, during the preoperative preparation, the patient needs to follow the doctor's instructions and stop wearing contact lenses to restore the cornea to its normal shape. Contact lenses generally need to be stopped for 1 to 2 weeks.
Operation process
Myopia surgery generally adopts laser correction, and the common methods include LASIK (excimer laser keratomileusis), PRK (surface laser keratomileusis), etc. The specific surgical procedures are as follows:
First, the doctor will use anesthetic eye drops to anesthetize the patient's eyes to ensure painless operation.
Second, the doctor will create a thin corneal flap on the cornea through the laser. For LASIK, the corneal flap will remain in place; For PRK surgery, the corneal flap will be completely removed.
Third, doctors use lasers to correct the cornea. The laser will cut and burn the cornea with high energy according to the parameters set by the doctor in advance to change the curvature of the cornea.
Fourth, the doctor will reset the corneal flap to its original position and cover the eye surface with transparent colloid for protection. This can promote corneal healing after surgery.
Postoperative care
After surgery, patients need to follow the doctor's postoperative care guidance to ensure the surgical effect and eye health. The following are common postoperative nursing measures:
First of all, patients need to avoid rubbing their eyes with their hands, and avoid pressing their eyes when sleeping. This can prevent corneal flap dislocation and corneal infection.
Secondly, the patient needs to use eyedrops according to the doctor's advice and recheck on time. Eye drops can help the eyes recover and relieve discomfort such as dryness and pain.
Finally, patients need to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting to prevent the eyes from being impacted by external forces.
Summary
The myopic surgery in Wuhan West China Hospital was carried out according to specific steps, including preoperative preparation, surgery process and postoperative nursing. Before myopic surgery, patients need to undergo a comprehensive examination to determine the indications for surgery. During the operation, the laser is mainly used to correct the cornea and restore the normal vision of the eye. After surgery, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's nursing guidance to ensure the surgical effect and eye health. Through the above steps, Wuhan Huaxi Hospital provided safe and efficient myopia surgery services for myopia patients.
