Need to undergo some eye surgery but are afraid of the procedure? Then this article is for you. This fear can be resolved most of the time in the following way: getting information about how the surgery works and getting to know the doctor and clinic that will perform the procedure well.
The Success Rates Of Eye Surgery Are Quite High.
It is common to fear when imagining your eyes undergoing any surgical intervention. But know that most eye surgeries have very high success rates, with rare cases of complications after surgery. In grade-correcting surgeries for surgeries, for example, in grade-correcting surgeries, depending on the technology used, the success rate exceeds 90%, and the rate of people who remain with some residual grade is only about 2%. Therefore, the tip we give to lose fear is: to research the clinic where you will perform the procedure and, especially, the qualification and experience of the surgeon in question.
You should even research your doctor’s CRM on the internet and check other patients’ opinions he has already treated. If the surgeon is not the same doctor, you saw, kindly ask your eye doctor for more information about him. Talk openly and expose your main doubts so that he can be as transparent as possible with you, okay?
The Advancement Of Medicine Can Guarantee Excellent Results In Your Surgery
The constant advancement in the ophthalmic field of eye surgery allows surgical procedures to correct or stabilize the diseases that affect the eyes and be less invasive, faster, and more satisfactory results. This is the case with cataract surgery, for example. If before, a wide incision was made to remove the damaged lens, today it is possible to remove it with minimal incisions, around 2 to 3 mm in depth — without any pain or discomfort.
In the case of refractive surgery, it is now possible to use the modern SMILE laser technique. In a few minutes, it corrects degrees of myopia and astigmatism, keeping the eye’s cornea intact and allowing an even faster recovery in the postoperative period.
Eye Surgery Is Generally Quick And Painless.
It’s always good to remember: that your eye surgery will be completely painless. The surgeon will apply a local anesthetic (eye drops) so that you do not feel any discomfort during the procedure.
The surgeries, in general, are quick: they take between 15 and 20 minutes for you to have your visual acuity back, without the need for hospitalization and with a very quick recovery time. Learn more information (ข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม which is the term in Thai) about the postoperative period in the next topic.
