Is laser treatment good for correcting myopia?
Disease description:
I have had myopia for many years, and the degree of myopia keeps increasing. Wearing glasses has become very inconvenient. I heard that laser treatment can correct myopia, which makes me feel tempted. However, I'm also worried about potential risks. Is laser treatment for myopia really effective? Could it possibly cause any complications or side effects?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
The effect of laser treatment for myopia is relatively good.
Laser vision correction surgeries for myopia, such as laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK), and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE), are currently widely used clinical methods for correcting refractive errors. These procedures precisely alter the corneal curvature to improve the eye's focusing ability, thereby correcting myopia.
Laser treatment for myopia is a minimally invasive therapy with minimal trauma and rapid recovery. For eligible patients, it can effectively improve declining vision and enhance unaided visual acuity, helping patients get rid of glasses.
The suitable candidates for laser treatment are mainly patients aged between 18 and 50 years, with stable myopia, passing preoperative examinations, and without eye diseases. Such patients can choose an appropriate laser surgical procedure after detailed examination and evaluation.
However, complications may occur after surgery, such as worsening dry eye, night glare, and regression of visual improvement. Postoperative patients should also pay attention to eye hygiene, avoid excessive eye use and eye fatigue, and maintain good visual status.
