SHOULD YOU HAVE MYOPIA SURGERY AFTER PREGNANCY?

Caring for a baby, especially in the first years of life, can become more difficult if the nursing mother faces nearsightedness. Problems like blurred vision or constantly broken glasses can reduce their quality of life. That's why many people consider surgery to improve vision and fully enjoy the joy of spending time with their children. So should mothers have surgery? Find out in the article below with Japan International Eye Hospital.

I just gave birth to a baby, should I have surgery?

Myopia surgery is a necessary solution if wearing glasses makes the patient feel uncomfortable and affects daily life. Mothers should consider surgery to achieve many benefits such as:

• Save time looking for glasses, have more time to take care of yourself and your family.
• Comfortably carry out daily activities without worrying about falling or getting dirty glasses.
• Prevent glasses from being broken or shocked by hyperactive children.
• Ensure your child's safety if the glass is accidentally broken.
• Feel more confident thanks to free, clear eyes.

According to ophthalmologists, whether or not to have nearsightedness surgery when you have just given birth will depend on two factors, one is the mother's needs and the second is the stability of the nearsightedness in the eyes. To ensure safety, nursing mothers should wait until their menstrual cycle returns to normal and vision is stable, not increasing more than 0.75 diopters within 6 months, before surgery. At the same time, patients should have an in-depth examination before surgery to be examined by an ophthalmologist and given advice best suited to their condition.

Is postpartum surgery safe?

Current surgical methods are safe for postpartum mothers. Up to now, myopia surgery has been proven for safety over decades in many countries around the world. Of these, more than 5 million people have had ReLEx SMILE surgery and more than 1 million people have had Phakic surgery. The success rate of the surgery is up to 98%, the serious complication rate is less than 1%, the reoperation rate is less than 1% with SMILE surgery and only 1 - 2% with Femtosecond Lasik surgery. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs or artificial tears used after surgery are not contraindicated for people who are breastfeeding.

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Does near-sightedness surgery recover quickly?

Taking care of young children keeps postpartum women busy, so the eye recovery process after surgery is an issue that many people are concerned about. Patients can safely perform modern surgical methods (Phakic, ReLEx SMILE, Femtosecond Lasik) with many advantages such as:

• Surgery time is quick, only 15 - 20 minutes for an operation, the patient can be discharged from the hospital the same day.
• Vision recovers after 4-6 hours. After 1 day, the patient can exercise lightly and carry out normal activities.
• There is no need to abstain from diet, you can shower and drive vehicles after 3 days.

What time should a mother choose to have surgery?

Doctors recommend that nursing mothers should have surgery after 6 months after giving birth, and should not have surgery during pregnancy. This period of time is necessary to ensure that the hormones in the mother's body and vision are stable after giving birth, so that the examination results are accurate and the surgery is safe and has optimal results.

A mother's close-up surgery experience at the Japan International Eye Hospital

Le Anh Dao - ReLEx SMILE surgery patient at Japan International Eye Hospital shared that having a baby was the driving force that motivated her to have surgery.

“When I just gave birth, I had the intention of getting rid of my glasses. At that time, glasses were quite cumbersome for me. Because every time my little friend touches my face, I immediately rip off my glasses. After nearsightedness surgery, first, my eyes feel less dull, second, I don't have to look for glasses every morning anymore." - Le Anh Dao shared.

The surgical examination experience at the Japan International Eye Hospital impressed Le Anh Dao from the examination stage to the eye re-examination process after surgery. Nursing mothers are satisfied with the clean space, gentle staff and not having to wait too long during the follow-up examination process. One year after surgery, Anh Dao's vision remains stable with 12/10 vision.

Myopia surgery not only helps improve vision but also brings convenience and improves the quality of life for nursing mothers. Discuss carefully with your ophthalmologist to ensure that your eye and general health are suitable for surgery.