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Today has gone routine check up by indirect opthalmoscopy...I am a high myopia...asked about the check...he has said due to high myopia there is scars ...but he has said no emergency just asked to come regular yearly check up...is t serious ?what should I do
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If you can share your reports, it would be report. If the doctor has done a thorough check up and reassured you. Then nothing to worry about. Get an yearly check up as advised
Next Steps
relax.
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if you see floaters, flashes of light. consult immediately
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High myopes have a tendency to develop weak spots in the retina. That's what has been mentioned to you as scars. As long as your vision is not affected you need not worry about it.
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Go to an ophthalmologist and get a dilated retinal exam every year
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