What age group is femtosecond surgery suitable for?

Femtosecond surgery is a method of correcting vision by cutting the cornea with a laser beam. So, what age group is suitable for femtosecond surgery? Next, we will elaborate on this from four aspects: age, eye health, eye diseases and lifestyle.

Age

Femtosecond surgery is usually suitable for patients over 18 years of age. Because in adolescence, the eyeball and cornea are still in the development stage, and vision may change. Therefore, in order to obtain a more lasting and stable effect, it is recommended to wait until the eyes are mature before considering surgery. At the same time, young people usually have better corneal thickness and faster healing ability, which also contributes to the success of the operation.

However, age is not the only factor that determines the suitability of surgery. There are other factors to consider.

Eye health

Eye health is one of the important factors to evaluate the suitability of surgery. The patient needs to undergo a comprehensive ophthalmic examination to ensure that there are no potential eye problems, such as keratitis, glaucoma, cataract, etc. If there is eye disease, surgery can be considered only after the condition is stable after a period of time after treatment.

Ophthalmic diseases

Femtosecond surgery is suitable for patients with myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. For myopic patients, surgery can correct vision by changing corneal curvature. For hyperopia patients, surgery can adjust the shape of the cornea to achieve the correction effect. For astigmatism patients, surgery can correct vision by changing the curvature of the cornea. However, for patients over 40 years old, due to possible presbyopia, a comprehensive evaluation of the surgical effect is also required.

life style

*The lifestyle of patients also needs to be considered. Femtosecond surgery needs to follow specific precautions and restrictions for a period of time after the surgery, such as avoiding water, not rubbing eyes, and avoiding strenuous exercise. Therefore, patients need to ensure that they have enough time and energy to restore and adjust their lifestyle.

In general, femtosecond surgery is suitable for patients over 18 years old, with good eye health and no other serious eye diseases, and can adapt to the lifestyle adjustment required after surgery. Before choosing femtosecond surgery, patients should receive a comprehensive ophthalmic examination and consult professional doctors to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the surgery.