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Eye power is -8/-9 so concerned

2020-07-11 07:12:34
Hello, My sister(15 years old) got near sightedness and has a power of -8/-9 for both the eyes. My concern is it may increase further. Would you recommend to go for laser operation. How much guaranteed it would rectify the power? Which hospital in Hyderabad is best for that. Any homely remedy we can follow so that no further increase in eyes happens.
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Laser is not recommended till age of 22 years and  no variation in power in last 6 months. Eye power will increase. Take care n Do  routine check up for every 6 months .
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Visit ophthamologist every 6 months

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Sir the power of the eye can change till around 21 years of age, mostly in minus number people it goes up. Laser refractive surgery can be opted for but she will have to wait for the age of 21 and there are certain prerequisites like stable power for last 1 year and apt corneal thickness and curvature. So if she meets the criteria there are lot many options to get rid of the power like LASIK, SMILE, ICL  etc.
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Regular six monthly eye check up, Annual Dilated Retina check up and regular spectacles use.

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