Although myopia surgery can significantly improve vision, not everyone is a candidate for this type of surgery. Here are some of the situations in which myopia surgery is not recommended:
1.Insufficient stability: Surgery is generally not recommended if the patient's myopia is still increasing, i.e., the myopia is not stable. Because the myopia may increase again after surgery, additional ** or surgery may be required.
2.Eye Diseases: Myopia surgery is generally not recommended if the patient suffers from eye diseases such as keratitis, glaucoma, cataracts, etc. These eye conditions may increase the risk of surgery and affect the outcome of surgery.
3.Insufficient corneal thickness: Myopia surgery usually involves cutting or changing the shape of the cornea, and if the patient's cornea is not thick enough to support surgery, then the risk of surgery increases. Therefore, insufficient corneal thickness is one of the situations in which myopia surgery is not recommended.
4.Excessive myopia: Myopia surgery is generally not recommended for patients with excessive myopia (high myopia). People with excessive myopia may have a higher risk of complications in their eyes, and surgical results may not be as significant as those with mild or moderate myopia.
5.Age factor: Myopia surgery may not be recommended for minors or older patients. Because of the unstable stage of eye development or older age, the risk of surgery may be increased, and the results of surgery may not be as significant as in patients of moderate age.
6.Health conditions: Patients with some serious systemic diseases, such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, etc., or who are receiving certain medications**, may not be suitable for myopia surgery. Because these diseases or medications may affect the safety and effectiveness of the surgery.
Before deciding whether or not to undergo myopia surgery, patients should undergo a comprehensive eye evaluation and have a thorough discussion and consultation with an ophthalmologist to determine the suitability and risks of the surgery.