How to treat myopia
Disease description:
My myopia is particularly severe, and I can't see things clearly at all. I don't want to wear glasses, so I'd like to know what methods are generally available to treat or relieve myopia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
The main methods for treating myopia include the following:
1. Optical correction:
- Eyeglasses: Suitable for individuals with myopia exceeding 200–300 degrees that affects daily life.
- Contact lenses (soft or rigid gas-permeable): Recommended for those seeking to minimize image distortion caused by eyeglasses; the prescription is typically 50 to 100 degrees lower than that for eyeglasses.
2. Surgical treatment:
- Corneal refractive surgery: Suitable for patients aged 18 years or older with stable myopia, including procedures such as excimer laser surgery and femtosecond laser surgery.
- Intraocular refractive surgery: For patients with high myopia or thin corneas, intraocular lens implantation may be an option.
3. Lifestyle modifications:
- Increasing outdoor activity time to at least two hours per day, which helps prevent and control the progression of myopia.
The appropriate treatment approach should be selected based on individual myopia severity and professional medical advice.
