Is it true that the effects of myopia surgery are not long-lasting and that myopia will return in two or three years?

People who want to have myopia surgery often hope that the surgery can "benefit them for life after one operation" and gain long-term stable good vision. However, some people say that after two or three years of myopia surgery, they will become myopic again and have to wear glasses again. Is this true?

The principle of myopia surgery

Myopia surgery is one of the ways to correct myopia. Its purpose is to correct the patient's current myopia. Whether it is laser corneal surgery using laser to cut corneal tissue or lens implantation to implant artificial lenses, both change the refractive state of the human eye rather than completely cure myopia.

Myopia surgery options

Each surgical procedure has its own characteristics, and we cannot choose arbitrarily, but need to make a comprehensive decision based on personal eye conditions, demand differences, and cost considerations. Zhang Qingsong, member of the Refractive Subcommittee of the Ophthalmology Committee of the China Association of Non-Public Medical Institutions, deputy chief physician, and director of the Refractive Department of the Aier Eye Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University, emphasized that the choice of myopia surgery procedure is not something we can figure out by ourselves in bed or on our phones, but requires us to go to the hospital, undergo a strict preoperative examination, and then follow the doctor's advice to make a reasonable choice.

Eye care after surgery should be standardized

In order to ensure that myopia surgery is safe, effective, and has stable results, doctors will consider many factors in addition to age and myopia progression to eliminate risks. Choosing a professional institution will ensure that you can have surgery with confidence.

However, no matter how good your vision is after the operation, you should develop good eye habits and avoid overusing your eyes to avoid visual fatigue that may cause worsening of myopia or other eye diseases.

If you want to verify, understand, or check the feedback of the surgical effect

It is a good idea to find a friend who has undergone surgery to learn about it.

But if you want to look at it from a more medical perspective

A thorough understanding of myopia surgery

It is recommended to consult a professional ophthalmologist or ophthalmologist hospital.