Right now, we spend all day looking at phones and computers, especially friends who work full-time. Most of you probably have myopia, and some may want to undergo myopia surgery but don't know much about it. Here are 20 insider tips and suggestions👇

1. Laser myopia surgery often causes dry eyes and glare at night for 3-6 months post-operation. If you're sensitive to dry eyes, avoid it.

2. Not everyone is suitable for myopia surgery. Suitability depends on corneal thickness + myopia degree: corneas under 600 degrees are suitable for laser, above 800 degrees recommend ICL.

3. Doctors who only measure vision and claim you can have surgery should be avoided immediately.

4. The only three types of myopia surgery are SMILE, FS-LASIK, and ICL. Others are just marketing.

5. Claims like “driving with high-definition vision on the same day” are pure hype. FS-LASIK takes 1-2 weeks for vision stabilization, ICL takes about 1 month. During this period, avoid rubbing your eyes.

6. FS-LASIK is not foolproof. The amount of corneal tissue removed must be controlled: removing too much can cause ectasia, too little may result in regression.

7. Normal FS-LASIK costs no less than 15,000 RMB; otherwise, it might be done with outdated equipment or by a novice doctor. Postoperative dry eye repair is a big pit. First-tier cities charge 20,000-30,000 RMB for FS-LASIK.

8. Don't do “customized ablation” casually unless you drive at night or have high-order aberrations. Otherwise, spending an extra 5,000 RMB is a waste, and overcorrection can cause eye fatigue.

9. Only a few people need ICL, such as those with high myopia or thin corneas. Don't be fooled into spending an extra 10,000 RMB on ICL when laser can solve the problem.

10. Those with an axial length over 26mm should consider surgery carefully. The risk of retinal detachment is high post-surgery. Prefer FS-LASIK, and avoid strenuous activities afterward.

11. Dual certification is essential to be a top-tier doctor: both a Medical Practitioner License and an Ophthalmology Chief Physician Certificate.

12. Don't blindly trust “customized FS-LASIK.” 90% of doctors haven't mastered wavefront aberration technology. Double vision can still occur post-op. Experience matters most.

13. Avoid FS-LASIK if corneal thickness is below 500μm. Vision may regress within 3 years. FS-LASIK is suitable for young people with thick corneas and astigmatism.

14. If you're 25+ or your prescription is unstable, wear glasses to stabilize your degree before surgery. Don't operate without stability; secondary surgeries can be painful later.

15. Correcting to around 1.0 is most natural. Aiming for 1.2/1.5 is hard to adapt to, often requiring squinting to focus and causing eye fatigue.

16. FS-LASIK is suitable for most people. It adapts well to Asian corneal shapes, stabilizes vision, and reduces dry eye risk.

17. The amount of corneal tissue removed determines postoperative stability. Skilled surgeons will preserve at least 410μm of corneal thickness to prevent future ectasia or keratoconus.

18. If the doctor doesn't perform fundus examination or corneal topography during consultation and rushes to take payment, switch doctors immediately.

19. The doctor's judgment on suitability is more important than technique. Beware of case photos that might be stolen. Some doctors only push expensive procedures, especially ICL, right from the start.

20. Choosing a doctor is more important than choosing a hospital. Refer to real case records, especially those showing postoperative photos at 1/3 months.