1. Appointment and Consultation: You can schedule your surgery appointment over the phone or through online channels and visit Aier Eye Care for an initial consultation. The doctor will evaluate your eyes to determine if you are a good candidate for surgery and explain in detail the procedure, risks and expected results. At this time, you can also ask the doctor questions and discuss any concerns.
2. Pre-operative examinations: If you decide to undergo the surgery, you will be required to undergo a series of eye examinations, including measurement of corneal curvature, intraocular pressure, fundus, and other parameters to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the surgery. These tests are usually done a few days or weeks before the surgery.
3. Preparation for surgery: A day or a few hours before the surgery, you will need to stop wearing contact lenses as instructed by your surgeon and avoid using cosmetics. On the day of surgery, you will be asked to arrive early at the hospital or eye center for further preparation and pre-surgical anesthesia.
4. Surgical Procedure: The surgical procedure will vary depending on the type of surgery chosen. In femtosecond laser surgery, the surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut and reshape the cornea to correct myopia. In ICL lens implantation, the surgeon implants a collapsible IOL in the eye to change the refraction of light. Regardless of the type of surgery, the entire procedure is usually completed in between a few minutes and ten minutes.
5. Post-surgery observation and care: After the surgery, your doctor will examine your eyes and provide you with some simple care instructions. You may feel slight discomfort, dry eyes or blurred vision, which is a normal reaction. You will need to use eye drops as recommended by your doctor, avoid strenuous exercise and eye friction, and have regular follow-up appointments to ensure that you are back to normal.
Recovery time after surgery varies among individuals, and in general, most patients can return to their normal lives and work within a few days to a few weeks. However, the exact recovery time also depends on the type of surgery, the degree of myopia, and the individual's recovery.
Whether you need to be accompanied depends on your individual circumstances. The procedure is anesthetized and assisted, so you usually do not need to be accompanied. However, having a family member or friend accompany you is a good recommendation given the possibility of eye discomfort and blurred vision after the procedure.
We hope the above answers will be helpful to you. Aier Eye Care provides high-quality eye care and personalized surgical solutions to patients with a team of professional doctors and advanced equipment. For more information or if you have further questions, please feel free to contact us. We wish you a successful myopia surgery and a great post-surgery recovery!