Is myopia + astigmatism suitable for laser surgery?

Whether patients with myopia and astigmatism are suitable for laser surgery is considered on a case-by-case basis. If the patient's age, refractive status is stable, and meets the indications for laser surgery, laser surgery may be considered.

1. Unsuitable circumstances

1. Age: In general, it is recommended that patients undergo laser surgery between the ages of 20-35, because people in this age group have more stable vision and thicker corneal thickness, so they are more suitable for laser surgery;

2. Unstable refractive status: If the patient has obvious vision changes or eye discomfort symptoms recently, such as eye redness and eye pain, laser surgery is not suitable at this time.This may mean that the patient's refractive status is unstable and the decision to proceed with laser surgery is to be done and the relevant issues need to be dealt with before laser surgery is decided;

3. Other conditions: such as having a serious eye disease or being taking certain medications, these factors may lead to an increased incidence of postoperative complications, so it is also necessary to consider whether to have laser surgery carefully.

Second, the appropriate situation

Laser surgery is an effective treatment for eligible patients with myopia and astigmatism. Common laser surgeries include full femtosecond laser surgery, half femtosecond laser surgery, etc. These surgeries can correct vision by changing the shape of the cornea, thus achieving the goal of removing glasses.

Before laser surgery, patients need to undergo a comprehensive eye exam to ensure that their eyes are in good health. It is also necessary to understand the risks and precautions of surgery and communicate well with the doctor in order to make an informed decision.