Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department: What surgery can be used to treat myopia?

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Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department: What surgery can be used to treat myopia?

Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department is a hospital specialized in ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment in Guangzhou, providing comprehensive ophthalmic services for patients. Surgical treatment is a common choice for myopic patients. Next, we will introduce the treatment of myopia surgery from four aspects.

keratorefractive surgery

Corneal refractive surgery is a surgical method to change the shape of the cornea and improve vision. Among them, LASIK and SMILE are two common corneal refractive surgery.

LASIK can correct myopia by laser cutting the inner layer of cornea to change the curvature of cornea. This operation has the advantages of rapid recovery and stable effect.

SMILE surgery is a new corneal refractive surgery in recent years. It cuts the inner layer of the cornea through a laser to form a trabecula similar to the surface of the cornea, and then takes it out to correct myopia. Compared with LASIK surgery, SMILE surgery is more localized, reduces corneal ablation, and recovers faster after surgery.

In addition to LASIK and SMILE surgery, there are other corneal refractive surgery, such as corneal ring implantation and keratoplasty. The doctor will choose the most suitable surgical method according to the patient's condition.

Lens implantation

Lens implantation is a surgical method to correct myopia by implanting intraocular lens to improve the diopter. This operation is suitable for patients with high myopia or who are not suitable for corneal refractive surgery.

Lens implantation surgery can be divided into two categories: ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) and TICL (Toric Implantable Collamer Lens, Implantable Collamer Lens for correcting astigmatism). ICL surgery can correct myopia by implanting a Ravi lens into the eye to change the diopter. On the basis of ICL, TICL can also correct astigmatism of patients.

Lens implantation is a safe and reliable surgical method, which has a fast recovery and stable effect.

Refractive laser surgery

Refractive laser surgery is a surgical method to correct myopia by changing the diopter of the eye with laser. Among them, Epithelial Laser assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (Epithelial LASIK) is more common in recent years.

Epithelial LASIK surgery is to correct myopia by scraping the corneal epithelium and then using laser to change the shape of the cornea. Compared with the traditional LASIK surgery, Epithelial LASIK surgery has less corneal ablation and faster recovery of corneal epithelium after surgery, which is more suitable for some patients with higher requirements for corneal thickness.

Refractive laser surgery is a safe and effective surgical method, but the scope of application is narrow, and doctors will choose according to the situation of patients.

Advantages and precautions of ophthalmic corrective surgery

The advantage of myopia surgery is that it can significantly improve vision and improve the quality of life. The operation process is short and the recovery is fast. It is a good choice for some patients who are not suitable for wearing glasses or contact lenses.

However, ophthalmic surgery also has some matters needing attention. Before surgery, patients need to fully understand the process of surgery, risks and postoperative precautions. Normal and qualified hospitals and doctors shall be selected for operation during the operation. After the operation, the patient needs to recover according to the doctor's advice to avoid excessive eye use or eye irritation.

In a word, Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department provides a variety of surgical treatments for myopia patients, such as corneal refractive surgery, lens implantation surgery and refractive laser surgery. Each operation has its own characteristics and indications. Patients should be consulted and evaluated in detail before choosing the operation, and choose the most appropriate treatment according to individual conditions.