The truth | My eyes are dry in autumn. Can I still have myopia surgery?

In autumn, the temperature turns cooler, the air humidity decreases, and the weather becomes increasingly dry. It is the peak season for dry eyes. So, many friends who want to have myopia surgery are wondering, can myopia surgery be performed for dry eyes? Today, let's find out together!

01: What is dry eye syndrome?

Dry eyes are an ocular surface disease caused by a variety of factors. Common symptoms include: dry eyes, foreign body sensation, burning sensation, red eyes, itchy eyes, stinging, photophobia, fear of wind, sensitivity to external stimuli, easy fatigue, etc.; sometimes the eyes are too dry and the basal tear secretion is insufficient, which stimulates the reflex tear secretion and causes frequent tearing. In more severe cases, the eyes will become red, swollen, congested, and the corneal epithelium will be damaged, which may affect vision.

02: Can I undergo myopia surgery if I have dry eyes?

Mild dry eyes

Some people have good eye habits and normal meibomian gland function and structure. Occasionally, they may have dry eyes due to dry air, staying up late, etc. The symptoms can be effectively relieved through treatment and rest. After relief, they can undergo myopia surgery.

Moderate dry eyes

If the subjective symptoms are moderate to severe, and there are signs of ocular surface damage under the slit lamp, and the signs disappear after treatment, it is recommended to postpone the surgery. If there is significant improvement after dry eye treatment measures such as meibomian gland treatment and fumigation therapy, and the preoperative examination results are consistent, myopia surgery can be considered.

Severe dry eyes

Severe dry eye condition, obvious dryness, foreign body sensation, stinging sensation, partial or major loss of meibomian glands, this situation requires professional dry eye treatment. If there are signs of ocular surface damage under slit lamp, and the signs cannot completely disappear after treatment, laser surgery is not recommended.

Some people experience dry eyes after laser myopia surgery, which is a normal postoperative reaction. However, as time goes by, with improved postoperative care and medication as prescribed by the doctor, this dry eye will improve after 3-6 months, so don't worry too much. In addition, dry eyes are also closely related to the patient's daily living environment and eye habits.

Zhao Bo, director of Tianjin University Aier Eye Hospital, said that, in general, whether or not you can have myopia surgery still depends on a detailed preoperative examination. The decision should be made based on the examination results and your own needs and communication with the doctor. After the surgery, you must also follow the doctor's orders for follow-up examinations, medication, and proper use of your eyes in order to have a good vision effect after the myopia surgery.