Chengdu Aier Eye Hospital: Is there age limit for myopia surgery?
Myopic surgery is a common method to treat myopia. In recent years, more and more people choose to accept this surgery to get rid of the dependence of glasses or contact lenses. However, many people have doubts about whether there is an age limit for myopia surgery. This question will be discussed from the following four aspects: the type of operation, age requirements, surgical effects and precautions.
1. Operation type
First, we need to understand the different types of myopia surgery. At present, the common types of myopia surgery include laser surgery (LASIK, PRK, etc.) and lens implantation. These two operations can effectively improve the degree of myopia, but the indications are slightly different.
For laser surgery, age requirements are relatively relaxed. Most laser surgery indications range from 18 to 55 years old, but this is not absolute. Young people have stable eyes and vision, so surgery can be considered. The lens implantation is suitable for people between 40 and 65 years old, especially the elderly.
2. Age requirements
Age is an important factor in choosing myopia surgery, because the growth and development of the eyes will affect the surgical results. Most ophthalmologists believe that myopia surgery is not recommended for patients before the age of 18, because the eyeball is still developing, and the degree may continue to increase. For people between 18 and 40 years old, the eyes have basically developed stably, which is suitable for myopia surgery.
For people over 40 years old, their eyes begin to age and presbyopia occurs. At this time, if they are only nearsighted, they can choose lens implantation for treatment. However, it should be noted that the older the patient is, the higher the risk of surgery will be. Doctors need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages to determine whether it is suitable for surgery.
3. Operation effect
The effect of surgery is a key consideration factor in selecting myopia surgery. Myopic surgery can significantly reduce or eliminate the degree of myopia in patients and improve the quality of vision. For patients with indications, the surgical effect is usually significant and lasting.
However, it should be noted that myopia surgery can not completely eliminate the occurrence of myopia, but to a certain extent improve the degree of myopia. Some patients may still need to wear low-grade glasses or contact lenses for auxiliary correction after surgery.
4. Precautions
Before considering surgery for myopia, there are several considerations to remember.
First, you need to ensure that your eyes are in good health. If you have other eye diseases, eye infections and other conditions, you should first receive appropriate treatment before considering surgery.
Secondly, choose a regular and experienced eye hospital and doctor for surgery. The safety and effect of surgery are directly related to the level of hospitals and doctors. Patients should choose reputable medical institutions for surgery.
Finally, patients themselves also need to understand the risks of surgery and postoperative nursing matters. After the operation, eye care should be carried out according to the doctor's advice to avoid strenuous exercise and eye stress.
summary
To sum up, although there are certain age requirements for myopia surgery, there is no strict age limit. The type of operation, age requirement, operation effect and precautions need to be considered and determined jointly by patients and doctors. Only by selecting the appropriate ophthalmic hospital and doctor for myopia surgery and following the doctor's advice for postoperative care can we obtain good surgical results.
