Don’t fall into these “pitfalls” of myopia surgery again!

Many people with myopia have experienced that "wearing glasses is a hindrance, and without them, you can't see clearly." It would be great if you could take off your glasses and see the world clearly!

I am excited to have myopia surgery, but is it really a pitfall? Here is a fresh guide to avoid pitfalls in myopia surgery.

Can myopia surgery only correct myopia?

Many people assume that myopia surgery can only correct myopia, which is actually wrong. Myopia surgery is medically called refractive surgery, which can correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, but requires hyperopia and astigmatism to be below 600 degrees. The surgical requirements are basically the same as myopia. Refractive errors of mixed myopia and astigmatism can also be corrected.

Can myopia surgery be done during free time?

Before doing the preoperative eye examination, you must stop wearing contact lenses for 1 week, hard corneal contact lenses for 1 month, and orthokeratology lenses for 3 months, so that the measurement results can be accurate.

If you have worn contact lenses recently, you should tell the doctor the truth and arrange the surgery time reasonably. After the surgery, you should get enough rest, use eye drops as prescribed by the doctor, and have regular checkups.

Deciding on a surgical procedure and ignoring the doctor's advice?

There are many types of myopia surgery methods. Some people are obsessed with a certain method and must have it, regardless of whether it is suitable for them or not.

In fact, myopia surgery is a delicate operation. There are strict examinations before the operation. The doctor will come up with a suitable surgical plan for myopia patients based on the examination results. Therefore, when deciding on the myopia surgery plan, listen to the doctor's professional advice. No matter which myopia surgery method is used, experienced doctors can help you gain good vision.

Will I go blind after myopia surgery?

Myopia surgery does not involve the internal tissues of the eyeball, nor does it affect the fundus and retina. Myopia laser surgery has almost no risk of blindness.

Whether any surgery is safe or not involves two aspects: first, whether the eye condition is suitable, and second, whether you have chosen a safe hospital for surgery. Strict and systematic preoperative examinations can rule out surgical contraindications, adopt reasonable surgical plans for different eye conditions, responsible communication, international mainstream surgical equipment, and doctors’ rich surgical experience, all of which guarantee the safety of surgery.

Zhang Qingsong, deputy chief physician, member of the Refractive Subcommittee of the Ophthalmology Committee of the China Association of Non-public Medical Institutions, and director of the Refractive Department of the Aier Eye Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University (Aier Eye Hospital Group Hubei Headquarters), reminds that only after correctly understanding myopia surgery can myopia surgery be "innocent". Of course, myopia surgery is not suitable for all myopic people, so it is important to choose a professional and regular ophthalmology hospital and conduct detailed and strict preoperative examinations.