Do you still think wearing glasses is cool? This may be the idea of many children. Once nearsighted, one has to wear glasses, which brings a lot of inconvenience to life. With the continuous development of medical technology, more and more myopic people will undergo surgery to correct their vision and restore it to normal. But many people have only heard of myopia surgery, but are not familiar with the surgery itself. What should I pay attention to when undergoing myopia surgery? This problem may have troubled many organisms, don't worry, the following text will explain the relevant knowledge, you will definitely gain something.
1. Precautions before surgery
1.1 Do not conceal medical history
Before surgery, the doctor will inquire in detail whether the patient has a history of dacryocystitis, acute conjunctivitis, keratitis, and other related diseases. Surgery can only be performed after treatment. But some organisms are afraid of delaying the normal progress of surgery, so they conceal their medical history from doctors, which increases the risk during the surgery process. Therefore, one should not conceal their medical history in order to undergo surgery and try to minimize the risk of surgery.
1.2 Preoperative examination
A detailed examination will be conducted before surgery to determine whether the body can undergo myopia surgery and what kind of surgery is suitable. This is a crucial step for the smooth progress of the surgery, and cooperation must be done well. If you have any questions about the relevant examinations, you can inform the doctor in a timely manner, and the doctor will provide answers.
1.3 Going to a regular hospital for surgery
Although myopia surgery can be completed quickly, there is also a certain degree of risk, so choosing a regular hospital is very important. We cannot blindly pursue cheap prices and harm our eyes. The myopia surgery market is mixed with good and bad, so choosing a regular hospital and finding professional doctors for surgery is the most important, and trying to avoid surgical risks as much as possible.
2. Postoperative precautions
2.1 Correct use of eye drops
After myopia surgery, the doctor will make a judgment based on the surgical method and the condition of the body's eyes, and use the corresponding eye drops. Be sure to follow the doctor's guidance to regularly and quantitatively apply eye drops every day. Before applying the drops, wash your hands and gently pull down your eyelids with your thumb. Look up and place the bottle about 2 centimeters away from your eyes and apply the drops to your lower eyelids. If there are multiple types of eye drops used at once, there should be a 5-10 minute interval between the two.
2.2 Control of Eye Use Time
After myopia surgery, it is important to pay attention to scientific eye use and develop good eye habits. Rest for 10-15 minutes every 40-50 minutes of eye use, strictly control the use of computers, mobile phones, and reading time, and avoid long-distance eye use.
2.3 Pay attention to eye protection
After surgery, do not rub your eyes with your hands and avoid dirty water entering your eyes. For girls, it is advisable to avoid wearing eye makeup or eye cream to prevent foreign objects from entering the eyes. If necessary, eye drops can be used for rinsing, and hands should not be used to rub the eyes. At the same time, it is recommended to wear polarized sunglasses or protective goggles when going out to prevent the eyes from being affected by wind, sand, and strong light, and to minimize contact between the eyes and external bacteria. Avoid driving at night or for long periods of time within one month after surgery, and allow your eyes time to adapt. And after the surgery, do not immediately engage in vigorous exercise, especially basketball, football, boxing, Sanda and other activities. You can choose yoga, jogging, walking and so on.
2.4 Adjusting dietary structure
After surgery, the body should pay attention not to eat stimulating foods, especially chili peppers, tobacco, alcohol, etc., for one month. The diet should mainly consist of light and easily digestible foods, and fresh fruits, vegetables, and foods rich in B vitamins can be eaten more.
2.5 Carry out follow-up examinations
After surgery, the doctor will instruct the time for the follow-up examination. The body should follow the doctor's instructions for timely follow-up examinations, which can help reduce the probability of postoperative infections and provide better visual effects. If there is discomfort in the eyes after surgery, a follow-up examination should be conducted immediately.
The above are the precautions related to myopia surgery. Have you already understood them? Due to individual differences and variations in surgical methods, the formulation of specific precautions should be determined based on individual circumstances.