Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital: Which laser orthopaedic eye surgery method is more suitable for me?
As one of the fastest growing cities in central China, Wuhan also has many high-level medical institutions. Laser correction ophthalmic surgery is a common ophthalmic surgery, which can improve vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. However, due to individual differences, different surgical methods are suitable for different patients. This article will elaborate on different surgical methods in Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital from four aspects: preoperative examination, surgical methods, effect persistence and complication risk, to help patients understand which surgical method is more suitable for them.
Preoperative examination
The preoperative examination of laser correction ophthalmic surgery is a key step to determine whether the patient is suitable for surgery. Generally speaking, the hospital will use ophthalmic instruments to check the patient's eye indicators, including corneal thickness, corneal curvature, pupil size, fundus conditions, etc. Different surgical methods have different requirements for these indicators. For example, LASIK requires high corneal thickness, while surface covering requires high corneal curvature. Therefore, when choosing the surgical method, patients should communicate with doctors in detail to ensure that their eye indicators meet the surgical requirements.
In addition, the patient's age and eye health will also affect the choice of surgical methods. For example, patients who are too young or have other eye diseases may not be suitable for certain surgical methods. Therefore, before the surgery, the doctor will comprehensively consider the patient's age and eye condition, and select the most suitable surgical method for them.
Operation mode
Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital generally provides LASIK, PRK, surface covering and other major laser corrective surgery methods. LASIK surgery creates a flap layer that can be turned up on the cornea, and then uses laser to correct the cornea inside; PRK surgery is performed directly on the corneal surface by laser; Surface covering surgery is to cover a thin contact lens like corneal object on the corneal surface for correction.
Different surgical methods have their own characteristics. LASIK has less pain and faster recovery, but it needs to open the corneal flap, so the operation risk is relatively high; PRK surgery does not need to cut the cornea, so the risk of surgery is low, but the postoperative pain is greater, and the recovery time is longer; Surface coverage requires high surgical experience, less pain during surgery, and slightly longer recovery time than LASIK and PRK. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the patient's condition, surgical risk, personal will and other factors when choosing a surgical method.
Effect durability
The lasting effect of laser correction ophthalmic surgery is an important issue for patients. Generally speaking, the vision effect after surgery can last for a long time, but due to individual differences and age factors, the vision may gradually recover within a few years after surgery. The visual acuity of LASIK is relatively stable and can be maintained for several years; However, PRK may cause slight visual deterioration within a few years after operation; The efficacy of surface covering is relatively poor and needs to be reviewed and corrected regularly.
Risk of complications
Although laser orthopaedic ophthalmic surgery has been very mature and safe, there are still some risks of complications. Common complications include dry eye, vision fluctuation, postoperative infection, etc. Different surgical methods have different effects on the risk of complications. For example, LASIK surgery may increase the risk of infection by opening the corneal flap, while PRK surgery does not. After detailed communication with doctors, patients need to choose their own surgical methods and understand the possible risks of surgery.
Summary
Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital provides a variety of laser orthopaedic eye surgery methods, such as LASIK, PRK and surface covering. The selection of an appropriate surgical method requires comprehensive consideration of the preoperative examination results, the characteristics of the surgical method, the durability of the effect and the risk of complications. Preoperative examination can help doctors understand the eye condition of patients, so as to select the most suitable surgical method for them. Each surgical method has its unique advantages and disadvantages, and patients can make choices according to their own needs and preferences. At the same time, it needs to be clear that the vision effect after surgery is not once and for all. Patients need to regularly review and pay attention to eye health to maintain the surgical effect. Finally, in surgical decision-making, patients must fully understand the risk of complications of surgery, and fully communicate with doctors to make wise decisions.
