Myopia may also occur after myopia eye surgery
This topic is not only on the hot search, but also a common question for many myopic friends, isn't myopia surgery once and for all?Why are you still nearsighted?
Today we will talk about it in detail:Can myopia surgery last a lifetime?
Will I still be myopic after myopia surgery?In fact, we often hear about full femtosecond, half femtosecond, excimer laser myopia surgery or ICL lens implantation myopia surgeryIt's not about myopia**
Laser myopia surgery is to cut the cornea with a precisely controlled laser to form a "concave lens", which can be understood as grinding a suitable "lens" on the patient's own cornea, so that external light can accurately converge on the retina, so as to achieve the purpose of correcting myopia.
ICL lens implantation myopia surgery is to implant a soft and safe intraocular lens into the eyeball, which can be understood as the implantation of a ** glasses in the eye, so as to help patients obtain a superior visual experience.
Generally speaking, the degree of myopia tends to stabilize after adulthood, as long as you follow the doctor's instructions after myopia surgery and standardize the rational use of your eyesThe chance of re-myopia after myopia surgery is very low。But if you don't use your eyes scientifically, such as often staying up late to play games, chasing dramas all night, etcOur eye axis continues to lengthen, and the "concave lens" or implanted "glasses" that were originally surgically made cannot make light converge on the retina, and then we will be myopic again!
How to avoid myopia again after surgery?Strict adherence to standardsAfter years of development, myopia surgery has become very mature, and patients need to go through more than 20 preoperative examinations before undergoing myopia surgery, and fully rule out contraindications to surgery. Some patients whose myopia is not stable or whose myopia has increased too much in the past two years are not recommended to prevent the possibility of postoperative myopia growth.
Take precautionsIt is recommended to wear polarizers when going out within one month after surgery, which can reduce photophobia after surgery, effectively protect the eyes, and reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays to the eyes. For a short time after surgery, you can also wear goggles indoors to prevent accidental eye impacts.
Avoid overusing your eyes
It is recommended to watch less TV, computer and mobile phone, avoid excessive eye use and stay up late, especially do not turn off the light to look at the mobile phone. Adhere to the "202020" eye care rule, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes to avoid eye fatigue and maintain a good daily routine.
Regular reviews are key
Usually patients are re-examined 6 times within one year after surgery, which are 1 day after surgery, 1 week after surgery, 1 month after surgery, 3 months after surgery, 6 months after surgery and 1 year after surgery.
Regular eye health check-ups and management
For people with high myopia over 600 degrees, it is recommended to have a fundus examination every six months to a year.
What if I become nearsighted again? After myopia surgery, if the corneal thickness is sufficient and the eye condition is suitable for reoperation, then secondary enhancement surgery can be done to correct myopia; If you are not suitable for surgery, you can wear glasses depending on the situation!