Is nearsightedness surgery safe?

Written by Hu Shu Fang
Ophthalmology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Myopia surgery is relatively safe, but it is essential to understand the specific indications and contraindications before undergoing such a procedure. Firstly, myopia surgery involves operations on the cornea, including the creation of a concave lens on the surface, and intraocular procedures, such as the implantation of artificial lenses for those with lens-related issues. If there are other underlying retinal problems, these conditions are absolute contraindications. For surgeries on the cornea, it is crucial to measure the corneal thickness and rule out conditions like keratoconus. Once the contraindications and indications are properly assessed, these surgeries are very safe to perform.

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Is nearsightedness surgery safe?

Myopia surgery is relatively safe, but it is essential to understand the specific indications and contraindications before undergoing such a procedure. Firstly, myopia surgery involves operations on the cornea, including the creation of a concave lens on the surface, and intraocular procedures, such as the implantation of artificial lenses for those with lens-related issues. If there are other underlying retinal problems, these conditions are absolute contraindications. For surgeries on the cornea, it is crucial to measure the corneal thickness and rule out conditions like keratoconus. Once the contraindications and indications are properly assessed, these surgeries are very safe to perform.

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Written by Huang Kun Mei
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Children's myopia lacks which trace elements?

The relationship between myopia in children and the lack of trace elements is not significant. Myopia is generally caused by several reasons: The first is hereditary factors, where one or both parents may have myopia. The second reason is poor eye habits in children, such as sitting too close to the desk while doing homework, or excessive use of the eyes, like watching TV or spending a long time on mobile phones, which can easily lead to myopia in children. Once a child develops myopia, the degree could increase by 50-100 degrees each year. Thus, if this is the case, it is necessary to conduct a timely dilated optometry for the child to confirm whether they can wear orthokeratology lenses. If the child is over eight years old and all conditions are suitable, orthokeratology lenses can be prescribed to control the progression of myopia.

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Can dietary therapy improve myopia in children?

Diet therapy for children’s myopia can be improved by consuming foods high in Vitamin A. Regular consumption of animal liver and carrots can benefit vision improvement. Additionally, frequently drinking water infused with traditional Chinese medicinal herbs like goji berries, chrysanthemum, and cassia seeds can also enhance eyesight. These herbs are beneficial for eye health. It is also advisable to regularly perform eye exercises, avoid excessive use of the eyes, abstain from staying up late, stay away from harmful factors, and protect the eyes from strong sunlight to improve vision. It is important to avoid bad visual habits.

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Which is more serious, amblyopia or myopia?

Amblyopia and myopia are two different concepts; there is no comparative severity between them. Amblyopia refers to a condition where, despite correction, vision still does not reach 0.8, which is defined as amblyopia and generally occurs before the age of eight. Myopia, on the other hand, is a type of refractive error. This condition can be corrected by wearing eyeglasses, contact lenses, or through myopia surgery after reaching adulthood.

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Is a child's vision of 4.7 considered nearsighted?

Children's vision at 4.7 does require a comprehensive analysis to determine if they are nearsighted. Generally, a child with a vision of 4.7 is likely to be nearsighted, but this single parameter should not be used to diagnose myopia. It's necessary to differentiate whether the child has true myopia or false myopia. Additionally, the issue could be amblyopia, astigmatism, or farsightedness. Moreover, the child's age also plays a significant role in assessing vision. For instance, a vision of 4.7 might indicate nearsightedness in a child aged seven or eight, but for a child around three years old, a vision of 4.7 is considered normal. Parents are advised to take their child to the hospital for a dilated refraction test to ascertain the specific condition.