How long does Zhongshan ophthalmic laser surgery take?
Ophthalmic laser surgery is a common ophthalmic surgery, which can be used to correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and other vision problems. Zhongshan Ophthalmology Hospital is a well-known ophthalmic hospital in Guangzhou, with first-class equipment and professional medical team, providing high-quality laser surgery services for patients. So, how long does Zhongshan ophthalmic laser surgery take? This article will elaborate from four aspects: surgery appointment, surgery time, surgery steps and postoperative recovery.
Surgical appointment
Before going to Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department for laser surgery, the patient needs to make an operation appointment in advance. Usually, patients can make an appointment by phone, online platform or directly to the hospital. When making an appointment, the hospital will ask the patient for basic information to understand the patient's eye problems and surgical needs. Surgical appointments usually need to be made a few days or more in advance, depending on the schedule of the hospital and the needs of patients.
After the appointment is successful, the hospital will arrange the operation time for the patient and inform the patient of the matters needing attention. Patients need to arrive at the operating room in advance according to the requirements of the hospital for relevant eye examination and preoperative preparation.
Operation time
Zhongshan ophthalmic laser surgery usually takes a short time, usually between a few minutes and a dozen minutes. The length of operation depends mainly on the type of operation and the actual situation of the patient.
Laser surgery is generally divided into corneal refractive surgery and vitreous surgery. Corneal refractive surgery mainly includes LASIK surgery PRK operation, etc. The operation time is generally about 5 minutes. Vitreous surgery includes cataract surgery, retinal surgery, etc. The operation time is relatively long, generally between 10 minutes and 30 minutes.
No matter what type of operation, the doctor will conduct a detailed examination and preoperative preparation for the patient before the operation to ensure the smooth operation.
Procedure
The procedures of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Laser Surgery are roughly the same, mainly including the following steps:
1. Local anesthesia and eye fixation: doctors will give patients eyedrops to anaesthetize the eyes, and use special fixators to fix the eyes of patients to maintain stability.
2. Corneal cutting or vitreous repair: depending on the type of surgery, doctors will use a laser cutter to cut a thin slice on the cornea, or use cutting tools to enter the vitreous for repair.
3. Laser correction: doctors will use laser devices to correct the cut cornea, eliminate myopia, hyperopia and other vision problems, or repair the vitreous.
4. Cleaning and bandage: After the operation, the doctor will clean the eyes with liquid medicine and bandage them to protect the eyes from infection.
Postoperative recovery
After laser surgery, the patient needs to have some postoperative recovery. The doctor will check the patient after operation and give corresponding guidance and medication.
The recovery time after surgery varies from person to person. Generally, patients need to rest and recover for several days to weeks after surgery. During this period, patients need to follow the doctor's advice and avoid strenuous exercise, eye rubbing and the use of medical eye drops. During the follow-up visit after surgery, the doctor will check the patient's eye condition again and adjust the follow-up treatment plan according to the actual situation.
Summary
In a word, the laser surgery time of Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department is relatively short, usually between a few minutes and a dozen minutes. The surgical procedures include local anesthesia and eye fixation, corneal ablation or vitreous repair, laser correction and cleaning and dressing. Postoperative patients need some recovery and precautions. Through the introduction of this article, we hope that readers can have a more detailed understanding of the time and process of Zhongshan ophthalmic laser surgery.
