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Eye floaters .Nd high myopia

2017-09-17 07:58:39
My age is 19. Nd. I have a high myopia. Of. -9. For both of my eyes. Recently. I found. A floater. In my left eye. Without any flashlights . When I consulted an opthalmologist he suggested me to go with. LASIK .. Will LASIK bring me out of this. Floaters problem. ?
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Floaters are in the vitreous they are common with people having myopia generally stay as it. If you have associated flashes you should get your retina examination. They will persist even after LASIK surgery

Answered2017-09-17 08:21:23

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in high myopia like yours the retina gets week  and there are chances of  detachment  .to avoid this  problem  lasik is a precautionary measure .you must  follow the advice.  floaters  may or may not get affected  by laser.

Answered2017-09-17 08:16:57

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