Introduction to myopia
Myopia, also known as myopia, is a common eye problem, especially in children. Myopia refers to that the focus of the eye is too focused in front of the retina, which leads to the blurring of distant objects. The incidence of myopia in children is increasing year by year, which has become an increasingly common visual health problem.
There are many factors that may lead to myopia in children, including genetic factors, environmental factors and excessive use of electronic devices. The symptoms of myopia include blurred distant objects, eye fatigue, headache, and difficulty in concentrating. If not controlled and treated, myopia may have a serious impact on children's learning and life.
Recommended criteria for myopia surgery
For some patients with severe myopia, surgery may be an effective treatment. However, myopic surgery is not applicable to all children with myopia. Generally, the recommended indicators for surgery include the following aspects:
The first is age. Generally speaking, surgery is only considered when the myopia of children is stable, that is, the degree of myopia has not changed significantly for two consecutive years.
The second is the degree of myopia. In general, surgery may be recommended for children with myopia over 600 degrees or high myopia (myopia over 1000 degrees).
Other factors, such as corneal thickness and eyeball shape, will also be considered in the recommended scope of surgery.
Types and risks of myopia surgery
At present, the common myopia surgery includes laser corneal correction (LASIK) and clear laser refractive endoscopic ciliary surgery (ICL). LASIK is an operation to repair vision by changing the shape of the cornea, while ICL is to correct myopia by implanting an adjustable intraocular lens into the eyeball.
Although myopic surgery has a good effect in improving vision effectively, there are also some risks. After surgery, there may be dry eye, decreased vision, photosensitivity and other uncomfortable symptoms. In rare cases, it may lead to further decline of vision after surgery. Therefore, before deciding to operate, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination and evaluation of the patient to ensure that the operation is safe and feasible.
Comparison of surgical and conservative treatment
For children with myopia who have surgical recommendations, surgical treatment may be an ideal choice. Compared with conservative treatment, surgery has the following advantages:
First, surgery can permanently correct myopia. Compared with glasses or contact lenses, surgical treatment can improve vision problems more permanently and reduce the inconvenience of corrective eyewear.
Secondly, surgery can provide better visual quality. The visual quality after surgery may be far better than that of wearing glasses or contact lenses, allowing children to see the surrounding world more clearly.
However, surgical treatment is not suitable for all children with myopia. Conservative treatment is still a feasible option for those patients with low myopia degree, stable myopia or surgical risk.
Summary
Whether children with myopia need surgery depends on their specific conditions. Surgical treatment is only applicable to patients who meet the recommended criteria for surgery, and surgery has certain risks. Compared with conservative treatment, surgery can provide more lasting and high-quality visual correction effect. However, for children with mild myopia or who are at risk of surgery, conservative treatment is still a feasible option. Before making a decision, it is recommended to consult a professional pediatric ophthalmologist to make the most appropriate treatment decision.
