What should I keep in mind before undergoing ultra-high myopia correction lens implantation?

Nowadays, many people have a habit of looking at electronic devices such as smartphones and PCs at close range for a long time. Because of this, problems such as myopia and astigmatism have occurred, and the number of cases requiring vision correction is increasing, and among these, people who feel uncomfortable wearing glasses or lenses are looking for methods such as LASIK or LASEK as the next best option. Usually, LASIK, SmilePro, etc. are not possible if the degree of myopia is serious in the test before choosing a surgical method and is judged to be ultra-high myopia rather than normal myopia. LASEK surgery is possible, but it may be difficult to perform vision correction due to the high amount of cutting due to poor eyesight quality and the possibility of degeneration. Because of this, ultra-high myopia correction often improves eyesight through lens implantation (ICL). Lens implantation surgery corrects vision by inserting vision correction lenses into the eye without removing the cornea. It can simultaneously improve myopia and astigmatism, and the burden of degenerative side effects is also low. However, since the lens gets inside the eye and LASIK LASEK is not possible, the worry of having lens implants is often uneasy. Although lens implantation is also a highly stable method, it causes anxiety from the patient's point of view. Also, since lens implantation does not cause problems at all, it is necessary to make careful decisions. During surgery, side effects such as cataracts and glaucoma may occur if a lens that does not fit the patient's eye is used or the lens cannot be inserted in the correct position, so surgery should be performed by a reliable ophthalmologist. First, it is necessary to check whether medical staff with extensive clinical experience and know-how related to lens implantation are available, and whether it is a hospital equipped with a variety of lenses so that the patient can choose the right lens for the patient's eyes. Also, it is important to check whether the hospital has a well-established medical system that can respond quickly even if problems occur after surgery. Song Yun-joong, director of Lotte Tower, Jamsil, BGN Bright Eye Clinic, said, “Lens implantation is a surgery suitable for improving ultra-high myopia, and if performed stably at a reliable hospital, it can improve myopia and astigmatism without major problems. Occasionally, hospitals are visited by focusing on events or prices, but it is necessary to carefully check whether the overall system from examination to surgery and follow-up care is in place.”

(Source: Reporter Kim Jun Jun, Medical Today (junsoo@mdtoday.co.kr))