What should be paid attention to in femtosecond surgery

Femtosecond surgery is a popular ophthalmic surgery method in recent years. It can greatly improve myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and other vision problems by using laser technology to correct corneal diopter. However, as a traumatic operation, femtosecond surgery has some precautions before, during and after the operation.

Preoperative preparation

Before femtosecond surgery, patients need to do something in advance to prepare. First, they need to find a regular eye hospital to ensure that the operation is performed by a professional doctor. Some well-known ophthalmic hospitals in China, such as Beijing Tongren Hospital and Shanghai Eye Center, provide femtosecond surgery services. Patients can choose hospitals with good reputation and advanced technology for surgery.

Secondly, the patient should have a detailed ophthalmic examination before the operation to confirm the indications and non indications of the operation. These examinations include fundus examination, corneal thickness measurement, tear analysis, etc. Through these examinations, the specific conditions of the patient's eyes can be understood, so as to determine whether the surgery is suitable.

*After the operation, detailed preoperative guidance and communication shall be carried out before the operation. The doctor will explain the operation process, postoperative recovery and other matters to the patient, and inform the patient of the risks and potential complications of the operation. Patients should have a comprehensive understanding of the operation and be prepared psychologically.

Precautions during operation

Femtosecond surgery requires patient cooperation during the operation, and the environment in the operating room is also relatively demanding. Preparations during the operation are very important, including eye disinfection and systemic disinfection before the operation. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the eye stable and avoid unnecessary eye movement during the operation.

In addition, doctors need to strictly follow the operating specifications of femtosecond surgery when performing surgery to ensure the safety of patients' eyes. The operation time is generally short, but it still needs doctors to operate in person to ensure that each step conforms to the operating specifications.

*Later, during the operation, the patient's eye pressure and corneal morphology need to be constantly monitored to ensure the effect and safety of the operation. The doctor will adjust according to the actual situation to achieve * good correction effect.

Postoperative care

Nursing care after femtosecond surgery is very important, which determines the stability of surgical correction effect and the speed of recovery. After surgery, patients need to follow the doctor's advice for detailed care.

First, patients need to wear nursing glasses recommended by doctors to protect their eyes from external stimulation. At the same time, patients should avoid rubbing their eyes or blowing their nose after surgery to avoid unnecessary friction and irritation to the cornea.

Secondly, patients need to use eye drops prescribed by doctors on time and pay attention to cleanliness. There may be some foreign body sensation or increased tears in the eyes after surgery. These discomfort can be alleviated by using eye drops.

*After the operation, patients need to pay attention to rest and avoid excessive eye use or participating in strenuous exercise. It takes a certain time for the eye to heal. Excessive eye use or strenuous exercise may affect the recovery of the eye.

Summary

As an efficient and safe ophthalmic operation method, femtosecond surgery has some matters needing attention in preoperative preparation, intraoperative precautions and postoperative nursing. Before operation, regular hospitals should be selected for detailed examination and preoperative communication; During the operation, keep the operating room clean and tidy to ensure the stability of the patient's eyeball; Postoperative care should be carried out according to the doctor's instructions to avoid external stimulation and excessive eye use. If patients can strictly follow all precautions, femtosecond surgery can help them to obtain better visual correction effect.