Risk of myopia surgery
Myopia surgery is a method of correcting myopia by surgically changing the shape of the cornea. As a common ophthalmic surgery, myopia surgery has helped countless people solve their vision problems. However, many people have doubts about the risks of surgery. This article will elaborate on the risks of myopia surgery from four aspects: surgical selection, postoperative effects, complications and postoperative precautions.
Surgical options:
Ophthalmic surgery technology is changing with each passing day, and there are more and more types of myopia surgery. When choosing the type of surgery, patients should make decisions according to their own conditions and the doctor's recommendations. Common myopic surgery includes laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), surface laser ablation (PRK), and keratomileusis. Different types of surgery are suitable for different people, so it is very important to choose the surgery that suits you.
In addition, preoperative evaluation is also the key to reduce risks. The doctor will carry out a detailed examination of the patient, including optometry, fundus examination, corneal topography, etc., to assess the patient's eye health and surgical indications. The operation can only be carried out after the doctor confirms that the patient is suitable for the operation.
Postoperative effect:
The postoperative effect of myopia surgery is one of the most concerned problems for patients. Most patients will significantly improve their vision after surgery and get rid of the shackles of glasses and contact lenses. However, the postoperative effects may vary from individual to individual.
First of all, the stability of postoperative vision needs some time to confirm. At the beginning of the operation, the vision may fluctuate, and it will take some time to stabilize. Secondly, the correction effect of the operation is also affected by the patient's original degree of myopia and corneal tissue. For patients with high myopia, surgery may not be able to completely correct their vision, and they still need to wear low degree vision correction aids.
complication:
Although myopic surgery has significant effect in improving vision, there is inevitably the risk of some complications. Common complications include dry eye, infection, corneal scar, etc. The incidence of these complications is low, but patients still need to pay close attention after surgery and follow the doctor's advice for nursing.
In addition, the operation itself may also have unexpected circumstances, such as failure of the operation, discomfort during the operation, etc. All these need to be fully communicated with the doctor before the operation to understand the operation risks and possible complications.
Precautions after operation:
After the operation, the patient needs to follow the doctor's advice for nursing. This includes avoiding strenuous exercise, preventing eye infection, avoiding contact with irritants, etc. In addition, follow-up should be carried out on time after surgery to ensure the normal recovery of the eye and stable effect.
In general, although there are certain risks in myopia surgery, the risks can be minimized on the premise of selecting appropriate surgical types, conducting accurate assessment and postoperative nursing. Choosing a regular eye hospital for surgery is also the key to ensure the safety of surgery. If the patient has concerns about the operation risk, it is recommended to consult with a professional doctor in detail to understand the operation risk and benefits in personal circumstances and make a wise decision.
Conclusion: As an effective means of vision correction, myopia surgery has helped many patients get rid of the trouble of relying on glasses. However, the risks of surgery cannot be ignored. The risk of surgery can be reduced by selecting the appropriate type of surgery, conducting accurate evaluation, understanding the postoperative precautions and selecting the surgical hospital. Before deciding to perform myopic surgery, patients should fully understand all aspects of surgery and fully communicate with professional doctors to make a wise choice.
