Vision Recovery in Shanghai: A German Patient’s Journey of Medical Trust

Preface:

    Sophie Müller(Pseudonym), a German lady had long struggled with myopia—350 degrees in her left eye and 150 degrees in her right. Her refractive anisometropia forced her to rely on contact lenses, but the daily hassle of cleaning and discomfort from prolonged wear became unbearable. Seeing friends and classmates are successfully free from glasses through laser corrective surgery, she too decided to act—but with a unique choice.

    She flew nearly 10,000 kilometers to Shanghai, seeking out Dr. Zou Jun, a renowned ophthalmologist at Shanghai Tenth Hospital.

A Journey Spanning Time Zones

    Sophie Müller(Pseudonym), a young German lady pursuing her master’s degree in London is expanding her academic horizons. Yet her myopia, compounded by refractive anisometropia, casts a shadow over her daily life. While contact lenses temporarily improve her vision, the tedious maintenance and strict wearing limits (to avoid dryness and irritation) clash with her demanding studies. 

    Many peers facing similar struggles have turned to laser surgery to be free from glasses. Sophie(Pseudonym), too, was tempted—until she learned of the long waits in British public healthcare and the exorbitant costs of private clinics. At this crossroads, childhood memories of living in China with her parents resurfaced. 

    She recalled her experiences with Chinese doctors: swift diagnoses and effective treatments that resolved ailments with remarkable efficiency. Though her family later left China due to her parents’ work, she continued following the nation’s progress. This inspired a seemingly “crazy” idea: flying back to China for laser vision correction! 

    Without hesitation, Sophie(Pseudonym) embarked on her “vision liberation” journey during the New Year holiday. Crossing eight time zones and nearly 10,000 kilometers, she returned to Shanghai—the city of her childhood—and sought out Dr. Zou Jun, a refractive surgery expert at Shanghai Tenth Hospital Hospital’s ophthalmology department.

Precision and Trust Rewarded
    Following a comprehensive preoperative evaluation, Sophie’s ocular anatomy was confirmed to meet the criteria for SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) surgery. Dr. Zou Jun, considering her refractive status, age, and career needs, meticulously outlined multiple surgical options, detailing their pros and cons. Together, they finalized a personalized treatment plan: SMILE laser correction. The thorough preoperative preparations reassured Sophie(Pseudonym), while Dr. Zou’s expertise and patience solidified her confidence. 

    With meticulous preparation, Dr. Zou performed the minimally invasive SMILE procedure using cutting-edge laser technology. The surgery unfolded with swift precision, a symphony of art and science. 

    “I was amazed at how quick the procedure was—both eyes done in minutes… Thanks Dr. Zou… I’ve achieved 20/20 vision!” Sophie said.

Global Trust, Local Excellence
    As Shanghai Tenth Hospital advances in high-quality development, its clinical practices increasingly align with global standards, the hospital unveiled a revamped International Medical Center in April 2023, and hope to serve more patients globally.

Note: “To protect privacy, the patient’s name has been changed and certain temporal/spatial details have been omitted.”

Editor: Qing Chen, ShanghaiDoctor.cn

Origin: https://www.shanghaidoctor.cn/huanzhe/272.html 

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