Does Wuhan Tongji Hospital need to be hospitalized for ICL surgery?

ICL surgery is a treatment method for correcting myopia, which is widely recognized as a safe and effective operation. However, many patients still have doubts about whether they need to be hospitalized after surgery. The following will elaborate on whether ICL surgery requires hospitalization from the aspects of surgical procedures, postoperative recovery, surgical risks and hospital settings.

Operation process

ICL surgery is a minimally invasive surgery, usually performed under local anesthesia. Before the operation, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient's eyes to ensure their eye health. Then, doctors will implant a foldable intraocular lens between the cornea and iris to change the optical refraction of the eye, thus correcting myopia. The whole procedure is usually very fast, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Since ICL surgery is a minimally invasive surgery under local anesthesia, it generally does not require hospitalization. After the operation, the patient can recover in the hospital for a period of time to ensure the effect of the operation.

Recovery after operation

The recovery process of ICL surgery is relatively fast. On the first day after the operation, the patient may feel dry eyes, discomfort and blurred vision, which is a normal reaction. Doctors usually give patients some medicine and eye drops to help alleviate these discomfort. The patient needs to be reexamined the next day after the operation, and the doctor will evaluate the vision recovery and eye condition.

Normally, patients can gradually return to normal life within a few days after surgery. However, in order to ensure the success of the operation, the patient needs to carry out eye care and reexamination as recommended by the doctor.

Surgical risk

ICL surgery is less risky than traditional vision correction surgery, but there are still some risks. Possible risks include infection, elevated intraocular pressure, corneal edema, etc. However, these risks are controllable in the whole surgical process.

If the operation has complications or the patient has discomfort, the hospital will provide timely medical treatment. In some complicated cases, the patient may need to be hospitalized to ensure the treatment effect and patient safety.

Hospital settings

Wuhan Tongji Hospital is a comprehensive hospital with ophthalmology specialty. The hospital has advanced equipment and professional medical team, which can provide patients with high-quality ICL surgery services.

The postoperative recovery room and nursing team of Wuhan Tongji Hospital have also received professional training, which can provide patients with a good rehabilitation environment and intimate nursing services. No matter in the operation or after the operation, patients can get comprehensive medical security.

Summary

To sum up, Wuhan Tongji Hospital generally does not need to be hospitalized for ICL surgery. The operation is minimally invasive and the recovery is fast. Many patients can resume normal life within a few days after the operation. However, the risk of surgery still exists, and some complicated cases may require hospitalization. Before choosing ICL surgery, patients should consult with doctors in detail, and carry out follow-up care and reexamination according to doctors' suggestions to ensure the surgical effect and their own safety.