Doctor Chen Ying: Should we have myopia surgery?

Myopia is a common refractive error, which brings inconvenience to people's life and work. With the development of science and technology, myopia surgery has become a hot topic of concern. So, for myopic patients, should they choose surgery? The following is an analysis and elaboration from four aspects: operation effect, risk and safety, operation indication and operation cost.

Surgical effect

The ultimate goal of myopia surgery is to improve the patient's vision, so that they no longer rely on glasses or contact lenses. After years of development and improvement, the current common myopia surgery methods include laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), laser keratomileusis (PRK) and so on. These surgical methods have achieved remarkable results in patients' vision correction. According to clinical research data, after myopic surgery, the vision of patients can be significantly improved, and many patients can even see daily objects with naked eyes, greatly improving the quality of life.

However, it should be noted that the specific situation of the surgical effect varies from individual to individual. Each person's eyeball structure is different, and the surgical treatment effect will also be different. Therefore, before myopic surgery, the doctor will make a comprehensive evaluation according to the specific situation of the patient to ensure a good surgical effect.

Risk and safety

Any kind of surgery has certain risks, and myopia surgery is no exception. The potential risks include decreased vision, dry eye, light sensitivity, corneal cell defect, etc. However, with the progress of surgical technology and the accumulation of doctors' experience, the safety of myopia surgery has been greatly enhanced. Research data show that the postoperative complication rate of myopia surgery has significantly decreased, and the success rate has gradually increased.

In addition, modern hospitals are equipped with advanced equipment, standardized operation and experienced doctors, which also provide security for myopia surgery. A real hospital, such as Beijing Zoomlion Eye Hospital, has a domestic first-class myopic surgery team and equipment, strictly abides by the surgical operation specifications, and provides safe and reliable surgical treatment for patients.

Surgical indications

Not every patient with myopia is suitable for surgical treatment. The surgical indication is an important decision basis for doctors after evaluating the patient's condition. Generally speaking, the surgical indications include stable myopia, mature age (over 18 years old), proper corneal curvature, eye health, etc. For children or patients with low myopia, doctors may recommend waiting for a period of time before considering surgery.

In addition, myopic surgery is not applicable to some special cases, such as dry eye, unstable corneal flexion, etc. The doctor will comprehensively evaluate the surgical indications of the patient after knowing the patient's physical condition and eyeball structure in detail to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the surgical treatment.

Operation expenses

The cost of myopia surgery varies with the hospital, surgical method and patient's condition. Generally speaking, the cost of surgical treatment includes the cost of surgery, preoperative examination, and postoperative follow-up. Taking Beijing Zoomlion Eye Hospital as an example, the cost of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is about 10000-15000 yuan.

Of course, the cost of surgery is only a reference. Before choosing surgical treatment, patients should comprehensively consider their economic status and the effect of surgical treatment, and make a wise decision.

summary

In general, for myopic patients, whether to perform surgery needs to be comprehensively evaluated under the guidance of professional doctors. The correct decision can be made only by considering the effects, risks, safety, indications and costs of the operation. Surgical treatment of myopia has great potential in improving the quality of life of patients, but at the same time, patients need to have a full understanding and awareness of the risks of surgery.