Is laser treatment for myopia good?
Disease description:
I've had myopia for many years, and wearing glasses is very inconvenient. Recently, I learned about laser surgery for treating myopia, and I would like to know whether this method is really effective and suitable.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Laser treatment for myopia is generally quite effective and is recommended under the guidance of a doctor.
Laser refractive surgery for myopia correction, including LASIK (excimer laser in situ keratomileusis), LASEK (excimer laser subepithelial keratomileusis), and SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction using femtosecond laser), are currently widely used clinical methods for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
Laser treatment for myopia utilizes precision computers and laser instruments to control the correction degree, with errors typically maintained within a very small range, ensuring surgical accuracy. The procedure is primarily performed on the anterior stroma of the cornea, without damaging the corneal epithelium or endothelial cells. Postoperative corneal scarring is minimal, and the likelihood of corneal opacity is low. The surgical procedure is rapid, usually completed within a few minutes, with visual improvement noticeable immediately after surgery.
Patients recover quickly after surgery and can resume normal daily activities and work in a short time. However, postoperative care and recovery should follow the doctor's recommendations to maximize the surgical outcome.
