Methods for treating myopia

Jun 07, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I'm currently in high school and have severe myopia, which is causing difficulties in my studies. I really want to cure my nearsightedness. Could you please tell me what treatments are available for myopia?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Treatment methods for myopia mainly fall into two categories: non-surgical and surgical. Non-surgical treatments primarily include wearing corrective eyewear (such as contact lenses and eyeglasses) and pharmacological therapies, such as using eye drops to relieve eye fatigue (e.g., sodium hyaluronate eye drops) and atropine eye drops. For patients with severe symptoms, surgical intervention is another option. Common surgical procedures include photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK), and implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery. Additionally, vision training and maintaining good eye habits are important supportive approaches for managing myopia. When selecting a treatment method, individual circumstances and professional medical advice should be considered to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.