Who is suitable for femtosecond surgery in Wuhan PLA Central General Hospital?
With the rapid development of ophthalmic technology in recent years, femtosecond laser surgery, as a relatively new method of myopia correction, has gradually attracted the attention of the majority of myopic patients. As a medical institution with rich experience and high-quality facilities, Wuhan PLA Central General Hospital provides femtosecond surgery services. The following will elaborate on the suitable population for femtosecond surgery from four aspects: corneal conditions, degree stability, age factors and lifestyle.
1、 Corneal condition
First, femtosecond surgery is suitable for myopic patients with relatively standard corneal curvature and complete structure. During the operation, the laser will strip the upper layer of the cornea, so good corneal conditions are the prerequisite for the operation. In addition, the corneal diopter needs to be within a certain range, generally between 200 and 550 degrees.
Secondly, corneal thickness is also an important indicator of the suitability of surgery. Femtosecond surgery will consume part of the corneal tissue, so the corneal thickness needs to be within a certain range. If the cornea is too thin or too thick, it is not suitable for femtosecond surgery.
In general, having a healthy cornea is the basic condition for femtosecond surgery.
2、 Degree stability
Femtosecond surgery is suitable for myopic patients with stable degree. Since the surgery is based on the current degree of the patient, the degree of myopia needs to be kept relatively stable, that is, there has been no significant change in the past one to two years. If the degree of myopia is still growing rapidly, it is recommended to wait until the degree is stable before considering surgery.
In addition, femtosecond surgery is applicable to different degrees of myopia, including low myopia, moderate myopia and high myopia. However, for extremely high myopia and other special types of myopia, decisions need to be made after individual evaluation.
3、 Age factor
Femtosecond surgery is suitable for myopia patients aged over 18 and under 40. Generally, because the growth and development of the human eye will lead to changes in the degree, it is recommended that patients under 18 years of age wait for the eye to mature before performing surgery. In addition, with the growth of age, the aging changes of the eyes will have a certain impact on the surgical effect. Therefore, patients over 40 years old need to carefully consider the risks and effects of surgery.
4、 Lifestyle
Femtosecond surgery is suitable for myopia patients who adapt to modern fast-paced life and pay attention to the quality of life. The recovery period after surgery is short, and the patient can quickly resume normal life and work. No longer need to wear glasses or contact lenses, which will bring greater convenience and freedom to patients. Femtosecond surgery is more suitable for people who are engaged in special occupations or have a high demand for sports, such as pilots, athletes, etc.
To sum up, the femtosecond surgery in Wuhan PLA Central General Hospital is suitable for myopic patients over 18 years old and under 40 years old who have healthy corneal conditions and stable degree and adapt to modern lifestyle. If you meet the above conditions, you can further evaluate and make decisions under the guidance of your doctor. Choosing a suitable surgical method will bring you a clearer vision and a more comfortable life.
