Can glaucoma patients undergo myopia surgery?
Written by Zheng Xin
Ophthalmology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterized by atrophy of the optic nerve and defects in the visual field. Common symptoms include reduced vision, eye pain, and loss of visual field. In terms of treatment, it primarily involves the use of medications to control eye pressure or anti-glaucoma surgery to manage eye pressure, which helps delay the atrophy of the optic nerve and the loss of vision. However, since glaucoma has already caused damage to the optic nerve, it is generally not recommended to undergo myopia surgery, as it cannot improve vision.
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