Let’s ignite the passion of summer with the Olympics. What should we do if we are nearsighted?

The Paris Olympics has begun

This is the first time the Olympics have returned to Paris after a 100-year absence.

People who love sports can get excited this summer with the Olympics!

But what if I am nearsighted? It will be inconvenient for me to exercise!

Can I have myopia surgery?

How to choose myopia surgery?

What should I pay attention to when doing myopia surgery? ……

Compared to other people, whether to have myopia surgery may be a more tangled issue for people who love sports. It is inconvenient to exercise with glasses, and it is easy to get hurt if the glasses are accidentally broken. But I don’t know if people who love sports can have myopia surgery after taking off their glasses? What kind of myopia surgery is suitable? Can the eyes after surgery still meet their future sports needs?

For athletes, which type of myopia surgery is best?

There are many ways to perform myopia surgery. The choice of which surgical method should be determined based on the patient's different eye conditions and needs. A comprehensive preoperative examination is required. After passing these examinations, people who like sports can tell the doctor their wishes, and the doctor will design a personalized surgical plan based on the eye conditions.

In short, the choice of surgical plan is made based on comprehensive consideration of different eye conditions and different eye needs.

What should I pay attention to when planning myopia surgery?

After deciding to undergo myopia surgery, you need to do the following before the surgery:

First, people who wear contact lenses should stop using them until the refractive state and corneal curvature reach a stable state: spherical soft lenses should be discontinued for 1 to 2 weeks, astigmatic soft lenses and rigid gas permeable contact lenses should be discontinued for 3 to 4 weeks, and orthokeratology lenses should be discontinued for more than 3 months. [1]

Secondly, a detailed preoperative examination is needed to rule out surgical contraindications.

Then, a careful surgical design and plan is needed, including preoperative medication, surgical time agreement, etc.

Finally, after the operation, you need to use eye drops as prescribed by your doctor, have regular checkups, and avoid dirty water, foreign objects, etc. entering your eyes.

In short, detailed and careful examinations, follow-ups and medication are required before, during and after the operation to achieve good surgical results.

How soon after surgery can I exercise?

After a period of recovery after surgery, generally:

One week after the surgery, you can do some daily non-intense exercise such as walking, but be careful to wipe off the sweat in time to avoid sweat getting into your eyes. In the short term after the surgery, it is okay to do some non-confrontational exercise such as jogging and yoga.

No strenuous exercise is allowed within three months after the operation. It is recommended to perform highly confrontational sports such as basketball, football, and taekwondo after three months. When exercising, be careful not to expose your eyes to external impact.

In addition, patients with high myopia, whether or not they undergo myopia surgery, are advised to avoid strenuous exercise.

[1] Chinese Medical Association Ophthalmology Branch Optometry Group. Expert consensus on the standard of femtosecond laser small incision corneal lenticule removal surgery in my country (2016). Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology, January 2016, Vol.52, No.1.

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