Firstly, patients and their families need to be aware of the indications for myopia correction surgery: myopic patients over 18 years of age with stable myopia progression for at least 2 years and no more than 50 diopters of myopia increase per year.
Secondly, suitability for surgery requires a rigorous assessment by an ophthalmologist, who will carry out a professional assessment of intraocular pressure, cornea and fundus, as well as a systematic examination for diabetes and scarring, all of which are free of significant abnormalities before surgery can be considered.
Finally, patients and their families should also have a full understanding of both the risks and financial burden of myopia correction surgery after listening to the ophthalmologist’s professional assessment, and ultimately make a choice that suits the patient themselves.