What are the most common types of myopia surgery available?

Laser methods: divided into stromal surgery and superficial surgery.

Surface layer surgery: it is laser irradiation on the surface of the cornea, without the need to make a corneal flap lift off, after the operation vision slowly improve up. Simple operation, no need to make a corneal flap, good mechanical stability of the cornea after surgery.

Plate surgery: post-operative recovery of vision quickly, short medication time. Requirements for corneal conditions to be very good, the operation in the flap-making seconds with good.

IOL implantation method: reversible, no need to cut the cornea, will customize a very small, very soft lens implanted in the eye, the degree can reach close to 2,000 degrees, is the gospel of patients with high myopia. Some people call it implantable contact lenses.

Pre-operation requires a series of tests and is strictly based on the test data to determine whether the patient is eligible for surgery and which type of surgery is appropriate. After the surgery, it is important to follow the doctor's instructions and have regular reviews to avoid poor results or complications.