Is autumn suitable for myopia surgery?

Want to have myopia surgery

Worried about seasonal influences

Can I have myopia surgery in autumn?

What else should we pay attention to?

Season is not a key factor in deciding whether to undergo myopia surgery.

Whether it is laser surgery or ICL lens implantation, both are minimally invasive surgeries with relatively small incisions. Their safety and effectiveness have been verified through long-term clinical trials and are not affected by seasons.

The season does not significantly increase the risk of postoperative infection. Remember to follow the instructions of the ophthalmologist, use eye drops before and after surgery to reduce inflammation and prevent infection, and provide good postoperative care to help the eyes recover well.

Can I wash my hair/shower after myopia surgery? Actually, you can wash your face, hair and shower normally after myopia surgery, but it is recommended not to use facial cleanser within one month to avoid dirty water and irritating liquids (dirty water) such as facial cleanser entering your eyes.

We will also answer questions such as how to wash after surgery, as well as skin care and makeup issues that our beauty-loving friends are more concerned about.

Facial cleansing - wipe off sweat promptly when sweating, and be careful not to let sweat get into the eyes;

• When washing your face, wipe it with a clean, damp towel/face cloth;
• Do not use disinfectant wipes to wipe the face and skin around the eyes to avoid the disinfectant components on the wipes irritating the cornea and wounds.

Washing your hair and taking a bath - You can wash your hair while lying down with the help of your family members; you can also wash your hair while lying down at a barber shop, as long as you don’t let water get into your eyes;

• Wearing swimming goggles while bathing is also a good idea, but swimming goggles are highly airtight and put some pressure on the area around the eyes, so try to shorten the wearing time.

Skin care - One month after the operation, you can use facial skin care products appropriately, but you also need to be careful to avoid the eyes and their surroundings. It is recommended to stop applying eye cream for one month.

Makeup - Within 3 months after surgery, it is recommended not to wear eye makeup, massage the eyes, and avoid rubbing the eyes. This is because eye makeup contains many tiny particles that will irritate the conjunctival sac and cause conjunctival congestion, leading to dry eyes and other discomfort.

Colored contact lenses - Try not to wear them if possible. If you really need to, it is recommended to wear them 3 months after the operation. You should choose colored contact lenses of qualified quality and control the wearing time to less than 8 hours each time. Pay attention to cleaning and care when wearing them to avoid infection.

What should I do if water gets into my eyes after surgery? Unexpected situations are inevitable. If sweat or water gets into your eyes within a week after surgery, don't panic.

If sweat gets into your eyes, do not rub them, and immediately rinse your eyes with postoperative anti-inflammatory eye drops. Since the surgical site is superficial, the local absorption of the medication is fast after application, and generally a good effect can be achieved.

Use eye drops on time and observe after the operation. If the eyes become obviously red or the secretions increase, you need to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination in time. The doctor will determine whether there are signs of infection and deal with it in time.

The myopia surgery site is superficial, the trauma is minimal, and there is no bleeding at the surgery site. In addition, the cornea does not sweat or secrete oil like other parts of the skin. Therefore, it is not an environment that is easy for bacteria to reproduce. The use of anti-inflammatory eye drops after surgery will also reduce the occurrence of infection. Therefore, even if sweat accidentally enters the eye, the probability of infection is very low.

Can I exercise after myopia surgery? Gentle exercise such as walking, jogging, cycling, yoga, table tennis, etc. can be performed the day after surgery.

Competitive sports such as boxing, basketball, football, etc. can easily cause accidental impact to the eyes, so it is recommended to wait at least 3 months before engaging in these sports.

Swimming is not recommended within six months, and diving and snorkeling are not recommended within one year.

People with high myopia have fragile fundus. Regardless of whether they have undergone myopia surgery or not, it is not recommended for them to engage in high-intensity, high-risk, and strength-demanding sports such as boxing, diving, and bungee jumping.

The refractive department of Wuhan University Aier Eye Hospital reminds: Although weather conditions do not affect myopia surgery, you must follow the doctor's instructions to use eye drops and do a good job of postoperative care. If you need myopia surgery, you should go to the hospital for a preoperative examination and choose the appropriate surgical method based on your personal situation. You should also pay attention to personal hygiene after surgery and develop good eye habits to prevent eye inflammation or vision loss due to improper care and use.