SHOULD YOU HAVE MYOPIA SURGERY?

Nearsighted eye surgery helps patients restore distance vision and eliminate dependence on glasses and contact lenses. However, many people are confused about the decision to have eye surgery, with many questions and concerns. To help patients make informed decisions, as well as better understand surgical methods, Japan International Eye Hospital will provide information about myopia surgery, from the mechanism of action to the benefits, process, to factors that patients need to consider.

Why should nearsightedness surgery be performed?

Improve eyesight

Nearsighted eye surgery methods will help patients completely eliminate myopia. The patient will restore clear and free vision in just 24 hours, and vision will gradually improve and stabilize after 3-6 months. Visual acuity after myopia surgery will be equal to the patient's maximum corrected visual acuity. Therefore, having vision of 10/10, even 12/10 is completely feasible if the patient has good eye health, meets the conditions for surgery and chooses the appropriate surgical method.

Improve life

Nearsighted eye surgery will help patients completely eliminate dependence on supporting glasses such as glasses and contact lenses. Thanks to that, patients will limit the difficulties in daily life caused by glasses, minimize eye pain and eye fatigue caused by wearing glasses for long periods of time, and be more convenient in moving and comfortable. more in physical activities. More specifically, with clear eyesight, pursuing specific jobs that require high vision requirements such as the military, police, pilots, and flight attendants becomes more feasible and easier.

Cost savings

Eye surgery can be a big investment. However, if the cost is broken down by month or year, patients will realize that the cost of surgery is not too high. Especially for people who regularly use contact lenses, myopia surgery will save a large amount of money.

Minimize eye diseases

During the process of using glasses or contact lenses, patients may experience accommodation fatigue, dry eyes, and eye infections. Close-up surgery can also increase the risk of eye infection, but this is only a phenomenon in the early stages and can be completely prevented if the patient follows recommendations for eye care after surgery.

In what cases should nearsightedness surgery not be performed?

Does not meet the conditions for surgery

A thorough examination and meeting the conditions for surgery (over 18 years old, stable nearsightedness, width and depth of the anterior chamber, corneal thickness, allowable refraction, not pregnant or breastfeeding... ) will greatly affect the patient's postoperative vision.

When suffering from eye diseases such as keratoconus, central corneal scarring, or glaucoma, doctors will not encourage patients to have nearsightedness surgery because the vision condition may not improve, or it may worsen the disease. there. In addition, patients with systemic diseases such as thyroid disease or Lupus erythematosus are not indicated for nearsighted surgery, because these are progressive, chronic diseases with complications, so refractive surgery is not recommended. Maximum effectiveness may not be achieved.

If the surgery conditions are not met, the patient should not have nearsighted eye surgery to prevent unfortunate complications such as nearsightedness reappearance, failure to achieve expected vision, increased cost and other risks to the eyes,...

In addition, in case the patient has cataracts, the doctor may encourage the patient to switch to artificial lens replacement surgery to combine 2-in-1 treatment including refractive error and cataract.

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Feel comfortable wearing glasses

Nearsighted eye surgery is inherently a type of cosmetic surgery, intended to help patients feel more comfortable in daily life. If the patient is completely comfortable with wearing glasses and does not feel uncomfortable, myopia surgery may not be necessary.

Popular methods of nearsighted eye surgery today

Phakic

Phakic surgery is a solution to place the intraocular lens behind the iris and in front of the lens, to eliminate refraction, without affecting the patient's corneal structure. The advantage of this method is that it has a wide treatment spectrum (30 degrees of nearsightedness, 15 degrees of farsightedness, 10 degrees of astigmatism), does not erode the cornea, does not cause dry eyes, provides full HD visual quality, combined with the ability to UV protection with ICL glass. Currently, the preferential cost in June 2024 for Phakic surgery at Japan International Eye Hospital is ranging from 88,000,000 VND/2 eyes.

ReLEx SMILE

ReLEx SMILE surgery is a method of eliminating nearsightedness/astigmatism by removing the core of the parenchyma, applying the most advanced Femtosecond Laser technology today. The advantage of this method is limited invasiveness with a small incision of only 2mm, minimizing post-operative complications (

dry eyes, inflammation, corneal flap). Currently, the preferential cost in June 2024 for ReLEx SMILE surgery at Japan International Eye Hospital is 43,000,000 VND/2 eyes (Original price 70,000,000 VND).

Femtosecond Lasik

Femtosecond Lasik surgery is a surgical method that uses a Femtosecond Laser to create a corneal flap and uses a multi-point Excimer Laser to project onto the inner corneal stroma layer to treat refractive errors. The advantages of this method are quick surgery time (only 1.3 seconds for 1 degree of refraction), precise laser cuts that follow the physiological curve of the eyeball, and quick recovery time. Currently, the preferential cost in June 2024 for Femtosecond Lasik surgery at Japan International Eye Hospital is 35,000,000 VND/2 eyes.

Nearsighted eye surgery at Japan International Eye Hospital

After 10 years of operation, Japan International Eye Hospital has restored bright eyes to more than 22,000 nearsighted patients, won the Vietnam Smile Ambassador 2024 award, leads the number of Phakic surgeries in Vietnam & Phakic ICL in Vietnam. Southeast Asia and Australia. Japan International Eye Hospital is a pioneering ophthalmological facility in myopia surgery services meeting Japanese standards in Vietnam:

• Intensive examination and surgery procedures according to Japanese standards.
• A team of highly specialized doctors with nearly 30 years of experience.
• Modern equipment system, clean and sophisticated facilities.
• High-quality supplies, preservative-free drugs, new surgical scarves and scalpels for all patients.
• Private nurses provide comprehensive care and quick procedures thanks to the smart appointment system.

Myopia eye surgery can provide many significant benefits, from improved quality of life to long-term cost savings. However, as with any surgical decision, patients should carefully consider the risks and understand their own needs. Most importantly, consult an eye specialist to determine your suitability for nearsighted eye surgery methods. With careful preparation and proper understanding, patients will be able to make the best decisions for their eye health.