Wuhan Tongji Eye Hospital Zhang Hong: What are the treatment methods for myopia?
Myopia is a common vision problem caused by refractive error, which makes it difficult for people to see distant objects clearly. For myopic patients, Dr. Zhang Hong from Wuhan Tongji Eye Hospital introduced several common treatment methods.
1. Correct vision
Correction of vision is one of the most commonly used methods to treat myopia. This method helps patients see distant objects clearly by using glasses or contact lenses. While ensuring that vision is significantly improved, correcting vision can also help prevent further deterioration of myopia.
Glasses are the most common instrument for correcting vision. According to the degree of myopia of patients, doctors will customize appropriate lenses to improve their vision, so that they can clearly see distant objects in daily life.
Contact lenses are another common way to correct vision. Unlike glasses, contact lenses are directly located on the surface of the eyeball, which has a more natural appearance and is more convenient and flexible to use. According to the patient's ocular curvature and astigmatism, the doctor will recommend appropriate contact lens types, such as hard contact lenses and soft contact lenses.
Whether it is glasses or contact lenses, correcting vision is a very effective way to treat myopia. However, this method is only temporary and cannot cure myopia. For those who want to get rid of relying on glasses or contact lenses, other treatments need to be explored.
2. Refractive surgery
Refractive surgery is a method of correcting myopia by changing the shape of the cornea. This method can permanently improve vision, so that patients no longer need to wear glasses or contact lenses.
At present, the common refractive surgery methods include excimer laser surgery (LASIK) and keratotomy (ICL). LASIK surgery uses laser technology to cut the cornea to change its curvature, thus correcting myopia. ICL surgery is to place an intraocular lens in the patient's cornea to adjust vision.
Refractive surgery is usually suitable for patients with high myopia, but not all myopia are suitable for surgery. The patient needs to go through a detailed assessment and examination by a professional doctor to determine the feasibility and risk of the operation.
3. Sight training
Optometry training is a method to improve vision through eye movement, adjustment and coordination. This method is applicable to both children and adults. Sight training can improve the strength and flexibility of eye muscles, thus improving the ability of eye adjustment and focus control.
Optometry training is generally conducted under the guidance of professional ophthalmologists or visual function therapists. The training content includes eye movement training, adjustment of visual stimulation and improvement of visual coordination ability. Optometry training needs to be carried out continuously, and evaluated and adjusted under professional guidance to obtain better curative effect.
4. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine is a relatively conservative treatment for myopia. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, myopia is mainly caused by damp heat in the liver meridian or kidney deficiency. Through traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, it can improve the movement of qi and blood in the whole body, adjust the balance of liver meridian and kidney qi, and thus play a role in alleviating the symptoms of myopia.
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment generally takes the form of oral medicine or traditional Chinese medicine eyedrops. Patients need to take medicine for a long time according to the doctor's guidance, and cooperate with good living habits and diet.
summary
For myopic patients, alternative treatment methods include corrected vision, refractive surgery, optometry training and Chinese medicine treatment. Corrected vision is the most commonly used treatment method, which can be improved through glasses or contact lenses. Refractive surgery can permanently correct myopia, but it needs professional evaluation and examination. Sight training improves vision by exercising eye muscles. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is a relatively conservative treatment method, which is applicable to those patients who wish to take non operative treatment. When choosing treatment methods, patients should consult professional doctors and make reasonable decisions according to their own conditions and needs.
