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High Eye Power -12 right eye and -8 left

2017-07-10 08:53:55
My right eye has -12 and left eye has -8 power, I am wearing glasses more thn 15 years. Every 4-6 month i go for checkup. 6 month back it was -11.75 not it got increased. i am very scared what to do. Please suggest any solution.
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normally the number increases  upto the age of 18 to 20 yrs but in your case if it is progressive myopia then you will have to be very  careful
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must get yor eye checked at regular  intervals e.g. every 6th month or earlier avoid jumping   lifting weight more than 10 kg over strain to yor eyes and rubbing etc
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be in reular touch with a qualified  ophthalmologist and get your retina examind

Answered2017-07-10 09:31:53

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