Is laser correction for myopia safe?
Jun 29, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen You
Introduction
Laser vision correction for myopia is generally safe. Myopia may result from genetic and developmental factors; children are more likely to develop myopia if both parents have high myopia. Hereditary myopia tends to onset earlier and progress to a greater degree, but not all cases of high myopia are genetically determined. Environmental factors—such as poor eye hygiene—may also contribute.
Myopia (nearsightedness) is now highly prevalent. If you visit a school, you may find that over half the children in a class already wear myopia-correcting glasses at an unusually young age—posing significant challenges for their future daily life and careers. To prevent myopia, it is essential first to understand its underlying causes. So, is laser vision correction for myopia safe?
Is Laser Vision Correction for Myopia Safe?
Laser vision correction for myopia is generally considered safe. Myopia can result from genetic factors, developmental influences, and other contributors. Children whose both parents have high myopia are at increased risk of developing myopia themselves. Hereditary myopia typically manifests earlier in life and tends to be more severe; however, not all cases of high myopia are genetically determined. Environmental factors also play a critical role: poor eye hygiene, prolonged visual strain, or frequently reading or using mobile devices under excessively dim or overly bright lighting conditions can damage vision and contribute to myopia onset.
To prevent myopia, cultivate healthy reading habits: sit upright while reading, maintain a distance of approximately one foot (30 cm) between your eyes and the reading material, and ensure ambient lighting is soft—not excessively bright nor too dim—to help avoid eye pain and discomfort associated with myopia. Whether reading, studying, or watching television, it is advisable to close your eyes and rest for a few minutes—or gaze into the distance—to relax your eyes after every 30–40 minutes of near-vision tasks, thereby helping prevent myopia progression.
In daily life, regularly performing eye exercises and massaging acupressure points can effectively alleviate eye fatigue and help prevent myopia. Maintain a balanced diet rich in vision-supporting foods (e.g., carrots, spinach, blueberries), avoid spicy or highly stimulating foods, and refrain from staying up late. We hope this information proves helpful to you.
