Is myopia surgery safe? Are there any side effects?

Is myopia surgery safe? Are there any side effects?

It is normal to want to have myopia surgery but worry about the risks of the surgery!

Is myopia surgery safe?

Myopia surgery is safe and reliable!

(1) Myopia surgery has been developed for more than 30 years and is a very mature surgery. It has long been approved for myopia correction in most countries and regions around the world, including the United States, the European Union, and China.

(2) The National Health Commission clearly stated that myopia correction surgery has been used in clinical practice for a long time and myopia surgery itself is highly safe and reliable.

(3) For national conscription, police recruitment, civil aviation pilots, civil servants and other groups, as long as they have their myopia corrected through laser surgery, the final result will be qualified.

(4) International recognition. NASA has approved the use of laser vision correction surgery for American astronauts, and the military of most countries, such as France and Germany, has approved the use of laser vision correction surgery for military service. With policies and regulations to protect it, you can rest assured to have this myopia laser correction surgery.

(5) International sports superstars, such as James and Wade, and many Chinese athletes who are required to engage in high-intensity exercise and confrontation in their daily lives have all undergone myopia correction surgery, which shows that it is safe and reliable.

(6) Myopia laser correction surgery is a minimally invasive surgery on the ocular surface. The laser has high precision and will not touch other parts of the eye. It is safe and has a quick recovery time, and you can go back to work and live normally the next day.

(7) Scientific verification shows that myopia laser correction surgery itself has nothing to do with the occurrence of other eye diseases. If the vision is stable and the eyes are used healthily after surgery, the effect of the surgery will be long-lasting and effective, bringing long-term safe and clear vision.

(8) Before myopia surgery, the most advanced equipment will be used to conduct more than 20 detailed examinations on the eyes. Only when all indicators meet the surgical indications can the surgery be performed to ensure that the surgery is safer.

(9) After the operation, patients will receive regular free follow-up examinations, which are effective for life, ensuring rapid recovery after the operation and helping them pay attention to eye health issues throughout their lives.

Are there any side effects of myopia surgery?

"After having myopia surgery, will I have sequelae such as cataracts and glaucoma when I am old?"

In addition to safety, many people are also worried about the sequelae of myopia surgery.

Generally speaking, this kind of situation rarely occurs. Some patients will experience dry eyes after undergoing myopia surgery. This is mainly because the stability of the tear film is destroyed and some corneal nerve fibers are cut off during the operation, which causes dry eyes. However, this symptom will gradually disappear with the recovery time and will not affect daily life.

Some people may experience night glare, halos and other symptoms after surgery, which can be relieved on their own within a few months after surgery.

In addition, there is another possibility that may occur, but most of them are caused by human factors, such as "corneal flap displacement". Rubbing the eyes and violent impact after surgery may cause corneal flap displacement. Therefore, within one month after surgery, patients should protect their eyes, avoid bumps, and rub their eyes less.

Tips for removing the lens

For any surgery, reducing risks comes first, and the same is true for myopia surgery.

The safety of myopia surgery does not mean that myopia surgery can be performed 100%!

01 Pass the basic level first

People who want to undergo myopia surgery must meet the following series of hard indicators before the operation to be eligible for the surgery.

(1) Aged 18 or above. The eyeballs of adults are fully developed and their vision tends to be relatively stable.

(ii) Stable degree. This is one of the most important criteria. The degree of myopia should not change much in the past two years.

(3) There are no absolute contraindications such as keratoconus and active eye diseases.

02 Pass the inspection again

The national myopia surgery standards stipulate nearly 20 preoperative examination items. The main purposes are:

1. Confirm whether the patient meets the surgical conditions. Eliminate potential surgical contraindications such as keratoconus, severe dry eyes, and thin cornea.

(II) Obtain accurate surgical data, including corneal curvature, degree, astigmatism axis, corneal topography, wavefront aberration, etc.

(III) Screen out other eye diseases, such as fundus disease, fundus hemorrhage, retinal tears, etc.

A strict preoperative examination process is a necessary process for a comprehensive understanding of the eye condition, and it also eliminates contraindications from the source to ensure the accuracy and stability of the operation.

If you are considering undergoing myopia surgery but don’t know what to choose, you can first go to a local regular ophthalmology hospital for a detailed preoperative examination to rule out surgical contraindications so that you can have a clearer understanding of your eye condition and the surgical method that is suitable for you!