Can Laser Surgery Be Performed on Thin Corneas?

Performing laser surgery on a thin cornea can easily lead to irreversible effects or increased risks during and after the surgery. Laser surgery utilizes laser to thin the cornea as a treatment method to reduce the degree of myopia. This type of surgery has high requirements for the cornea, with the post-surgery corneal thickness needing to be no less than 460um. Generally speaking, doctors will not perform surgery on patients with thin corneas; thinner corneas are prone to corneal perforation during the surgery or may not be able to completely eliminate myopia; secondary keratoconus is also prone to occur after surgery. Therefore, laser surgery is not feasible for patients with thin corneas, as the risks and potential complications are relatively high.

Currently, there are various methods for treating myopia, including laser surgery, femtosecond laser surgery, semi-femtosecond laser surgery, and intraocular lens implantation, each suitable for different patient populations. If you wish to undergo myopia surgery, you can visit an ophthalmologist for a detailed examination and then choose the corresponding surgical treatment method based on the examination results and the doctor's advice. Patients with thin corneas can consider intraocular lens implantation surgery under the guidance of a doctor, which is suitable for patients with insufficient corneal thickness or thin corneas.