Overview of ICL surgery
ICL surgery, which is called implantable excimer laser correction in ophthalmology, is a surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism by implanting adjustable lenses. Compared with traditional laser surgery, ICL surgery is more suitable for patients with thin cornea or high myopia. Many people have doubts about whether ICL surgery requires hospitalization. The following will elaborate on preoperative preparation, surgical process, postoperative nursing and hospitalization risks.
Preoperative preparation
Before ICL surgery, patients need to carry out a series of examinations and assessments to ensure the safety and feasibility of the surgery. These examinations usually include ophthalmic examination, fundus examination, corneal topography and intraocular pressure measurement. The doctor will select the type and degree of ICL suitable for the patient according to the examination results.
In addition, contact lenses need to be stopped several weeks in advance before surgery to ensure the normal shape of the cornea. The doctor will also explain the operation process, risks and postoperative effects to the patient in detail, and the patient should fully understand and sign the informed consent form.
In general, preoperative preparation does not require hospitalization. After going to the hospital for preoperative examination and evaluation, patients can go home and wait for the operation date.
Operation process
ICL surgery is usually performed under anesthesia, and the operation time is relatively short, about 15-30 minutes. The operation process is mainly divided into the following steps:
1. The doctor will give local anesthesia to the patient's eyes to ensure painless operation.
2. The doctor will use a special tool to implant ICL into the eye through the incision and place it between the iris and lens.
3. After implantation, the doctor will check the position and adjustment degree of ICL to ensure that the desired correction effect is achieved.
During the whole operation, the patient needs to keep his eyes stable for doctors to operate. After the operation, the patient can rest in the operating room for a while, and then be accompanied home by his family.
Postoperative nursing and hospitalization risk
After the operation, the patient should take recovery care according to the doctor's advice. This includes using protective glasses, eyedrops, avoiding strenuous exercise, etc. The doctor will also arrange a follow-up visit to monitor the postoperative effect and evaluate the patient's postoperative condition.
In most cases, ICL surgery does not require hospitalization. Patients can rest in the operating room for a period of time, and then be accompanied home by their families. However, in some cases, patients may need to be hospitalized for observation and treatment due to special circumstances or surgical complications.
The risk of surgery is usually low, but there are still some complications, such as postoperative infection, corneal edema, iritis, etc. If the patient has symptoms such as decreased vision, eye pain, redness or obvious discomfort, he should seek medical advice in time.
Summary
To sum up, the ICL surgery in Zhongshan Eye Hospital generally does not require hospitalization. The patient can go home and wait for the operation date after the preoperative preparation is completed. The operation process is usually performed under local anesthesia, and the operation time is short. After surgery, patients need to follow the doctor's nursing advice, and timely return visit to monitor the postoperative effect. Although the operation risk is low, it may require hospitalization observation and treatment in some cases. Before choosing ICL surgery, patients should fully understand the surgical process and risks, and follow the doctor's advice.
