Specific procedures of Wuhan laser ophthalmic surgery
Laser correction ophthalmic surgery is a kind of surgery to correct vision problems through laser technology, which can significantly improve myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Ophthalmology Hospital is a medical institution that provides professional ophthalmic services. There will be a series of specific steps when performing laser ophthalmic surgery. The following will be elaborated from four aspects: preoperative preparation, surgical process, postoperative nursing and effect evaluation.
1. Preoperative preparation
Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital will conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient to determine whether it is suitable for surgery before laser surgery. These examinations include ophthalmic optometry, fundus examination, corneal topography, wavefront examination, etc. The doctor will evaluate whether there are other eye diseases or complications according to the patient's eye condition and medical history.
Once the patient is considered suitable for laser correction ophthalmic surgery, the doctor will communicate with the patient about the process and risks of the surgery in detail and answer the patient's questions. At the same time, patients need to understand the precautions of surgery, such as the time of fasting and water deprivation before surgery, the requirements of suspending wearing contact lenses, etc.
Finally, the patient needs to sign an informed consent form to confirm that they have understood and accepted the risks and consequences involved in the operation.
2. Operation process
Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Ophthalmology Hospital mainly adopts excimer laser surgery (LASIK) and surface laser surgery (PRK).
The LASIK procedure includes the following steps:
1. Anesthesia: The doctor will first give the patient eyedrops to make the eye anaesthetized, so as to ensure that no pain will be felt during the operation.
2. Corneal flap cutting: The doctor will use a micro corneal cutter to make a thin corneal flap.
3. Laser correction: doctors will use laser to reshape the curvature of the cornea to improve vision problems. The laser action time is very short, usually only a few seconds.
4. Positioning the corneal flap: The doctor will put the corneal flap back in place and wait for it to bond naturally.
5. Inspection and cleaning: The doctor will check the eyes after surgery to ensure that everything is normal and clean the eyes.
The PRK procedure is similar to LASIK, with the only difference being that the corneal flap cutting step is replaced by the removal of epithelial cells on the corneal surface.
3. Postoperative nursing
After surgery, Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital will provide patients with detailed postoperative nursing guidance. These guidelines include the use of eye medications such as antibiotic eye drops, anti-inflammatory eye drops, and lubricant eye drops to keep the eyes clean and reduce the risk of infection.
Patients need to observe some restrictions after surgery, such as not rubbing their eyes, avoiding strenuous exercise and bathing. The hospital will require patients to come back regularly so that doctors can monitor the postoperative effect and provide further guidance and suggestions.
In a few days or weeks after the operation, the patient may feel dry eyes, eye swelling or mild pain, which are normal reactions and usually disappear after the recovery period.
4. Effect evaluation
The effect evaluation of laser correction ophthalmic surgery is an essential link. Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital will appoint patients to have multiple follow-up visits to monitor the changes in vision and surgical results.
In the days or weeks after surgery, the patient's vision may deteriorate temporarily, but as the eye heals, the vision will gradually improve. The doctor will evaluate the degree of myopia, astigmatism and naked eye vision of the patient to determine whether the surgical effect meets the expectations.
summary
Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital provides high-quality laser orthopaedic eye surgery services for patients through the links of preoperative preparation, surgery process, postoperative nursing and effect evaluation. Patients should understand the full picture and risks of the operation before the operation, and follow the doctor's guidance for nursing and recovery after the operation to achieve good correction effect.
(The above contents are for reference only, and the specific steps shall be subject to the actual situation of Wuhan Laser Orthopaedic Eye Hospital.)
