Wuhan Myopia Laser Hospital: Are there any people who are not suitable for myopia surgery?
Myopia has become a common ophthalmic problem for modern people, and myopic surgery, as an effective correction method, has attracted much attention. However, not all myopic patients are suitable for myopic surgery. This article will elaborate on the people who are not suitable for myopia surgery from the aspects of corneal condition, age, health status and psychological factors.
Corneal condition
Myopic surgery mainly corrects vision by changing the shape of the cornea. Therefore, the thickness and curvature of the cornea must be evaluated before surgery. First, patients with thin corneas may not tolerate the amount of corneal tissue to be removed during surgery, thus increasing the risk of surgery. Secondly, patients with excessively steep or flat corneal curvature may not achieve the expected correction effect after surgery. Therefore, the people whose cornea condition does not meet the requirements are not suitable for myopia surgery.
In addition, the existence of corneal disease is also one of the factors that prohibit myopia surgery. For example, keratitis, scar and keratopathy will affect the safety and efficacy of surgery. Therefore, before the operation, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive corneal examination to ensure the feasibility and safety of the operation.
Age factor
Age is one of the important factors for myopia surgery. Generally speaking, only adults are suitable for surgery. This is because the eyeballs of children and adolescents are still in the development stage. Myopia is a normal physiological phenomenon. As the eyeballs mature, the degree tends to stabilize. Therefore, for younger patients, doctors usually recommend temporary observation and wearing glasses or contact lenses for correction.
On the other hand, too old patients are not suitable for myopia surgery. Generally speaking, people over 40 years old are often accompanied by presbyopia, and further correction of presbyopia degree may be required after surgery, so the surgical effect will be affected to some extent.
health
People with certain diseases are also not suitable for myopia surgery. For example, patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and immune system diseases have poor immunity and healing ability, and the risk of surgery is relatively high. In addition, people suffering from dry eye, eye infection and other eye diseases cannot be operated, because the operation will further aggravate the symptoms.
psychological factor
Myopic surgery is a treatment method that requires active cooperation and correct understanding of patients. Therefore, the psychological state of patients is also one of the factors to consider the suitability of surgery. Patients need to have a true understanding of the operation and reasonable expectations, and be able to cooperate with doctors in postoperative care and reexamination. Some people may be afraid of the operation process or the recovery process after the operation, which may affect the effect of the operation and the patient's experience. Therefore, the psychological state of the patient should be comprehensively considered when evaluating the suitability of the operation.
In conclusion, corneal condition, age, health status and psychological factors are all important factors affecting the suitability of myopia surgery. Before choosing whether to operate, patients need to go through a comprehensive examination and evaluation, communicate with professional doctors, and jointly determine the most suitable correction method for themselves.
