I have been nearsighted for many years. Should I have surgery?

When others draw highlights, the position of their cheeks is determined by smiling; when I draw highlights, the shape and size of my glasses determine them.

Others watch 3D movies with four eyes, I watch 3D movies with six eyes...

It is difficult for myopic patients to even eat. If they eat with glasses on, the steam will first cover you with a layer of fog; if they take off their glasses, they can even see garlic as meat, which tastes so sour and refreshing in one bite.

Such a real scene, every word touches the heart of the short-sighted person.

As soon as I take off my glasses, the whole world becomes blurred. This feeling is something that even someone with 5.0 eyesight can never experience even if they spend money.

Statistics show that there are more than 500 million myopic patients in China, and the incidence rate has reached 1.5 times the world average, ranking first in the world. The incidence rate of myopia among young people is as high as over 70%.

Myopia used to be a major barrier to further education and employment, and some professional fields have strict requirements on vision.

Of course, this does not mean that the dreams of short-sighted teenagers to attend art schools or police schools will be strangled in the cradle.

Myopia surgery is one of the treatment methods.

In recent years, as medical technology has become more mature, people are more and more accepting of myopia correction surgery. Who would refuse such a good thing as being able to get rid of heavy glasses and become more beautiful and handsome?

Before undergoing myopia surgery, you still need to learn more about myopia surgery.

There are two main types of myopia surgery: intraocular surgery and corneal refractive surgery.

Generally speaking, people who pass the preoperative examination and have the right corneal thickness are more suitable for corneal refractive surgery. For those with myopia of more than 800 degrees or too thin cornea, intraocular lens implantation is more effective.

Does that mean anyone with myopia can have surgery?

No! Myopia surgery is only suitable for people aged 18-50 whose myopia has been relatively stable in the past two years.

Patients with cataracts, glaucoma, keratitis, severe dry eyes and some systemic diseases are not suitable for myopia surgery.

Safe myopia surgery is only performed on the surface of the cornea of ​​the eyeball and is within the scope of safe surgery. Most myopia surgeries can restore vision the next day and basically allow normal use of the eyes.

If your myopia is high and you experience dry eyes and glare after surgery, don't panic! This is normal and these symptoms can be gradually restored. Now those with high myopia can choose ICL lens implantation, which will greatly reduce the glare after surgery.

During surgery or surgery, don't think about letting yourself go immediately. If you don't pay attention to these behaviors, you will return to being a "four-eyed boy" in a minute.

Do not rub your eyes after surgery, and try not to do strenuous exercise within three months. Wear sunglasses (polarized glasses) when going out, which can block the damage of wind, sand and ultraviolet rays to your eyes, and also make you look cool. The most important thing is to have a follow-up visit on time after surgery.

Moreover, myopia surgery is not a permanent solution. If you do not pay attention to scientific eye use after surgery, you may develop new myopia.

If you think wearing glasses and having surgery is troublesome, the best way is to prevent myopia.

Pay attention to eye hygiene from an early age: keep the posture correct, use the right time, use soft light, eat right, and exercise frequently.

If you can always do these things, there is a high probability that myopia will not find you.

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