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Sir what is the difference between high myopia or pathological myopia and how to identify whether i have high myopia or pathological myopia. i have - 14 - 19 no. in my eyes with cylindrical number 2

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Hello Like I said earlier, there is not much difference There is no clinical test as both are same ... Read More

Since I m a high myopia...if I am caught cataract its curable for my high myopia..any side effects ll be there

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That's true. No significant side effects to worry about. ... Read More

I have myopia due to excessive use of computer n mobile phone plz suggest some treatment for this without surgery

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Hello I am sorry but there is no medicine or diet to get rid of glasses Lasik is only option to get rid of glasses ... Read More

Hello, I'm 22 years of age and I have high myopia(minus 6) is having high myopia normal at this age and will it progress as I get old and will it be of any problem is future

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Hi...myopia is quite common. By definition yours would be moderate myopia. Mostly at your age it become stable . Myopes should get a detailed eye check n reitna check up done once a year, sometime th ... Read More

I am 26.I have myopia Since Childhood and at present I have High myopia of - 4 and - 4.25... I m worried about Complications related to high myopia such as Retinal detachment. What should I do? Now I am scared of reading and using Digital screens since It will Deterioate my myopia... And it will lead to retinal detachment plz help...

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Not every myopic eye undergoes retinal detachment. But regular dilated checkups will help you detect it earlier, if it happens and treat it before it gets severe. ... Read More

My son 5yrs having high myopia whn he was 3and half he diagnist with myopia and his power is -8.00,-3.00and -8.50,-4.00 in right now he is 5 yrs old now his power is -11.00,-4.00 and -10.00,-3.00 is there any chance of so mutch diffrence in jst 1 and half yr is thre any treatment of stoping progression of eye power...

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Dietary recommendations to reduce the eye weakness is to Eat yellow leafy vegetables, Tomato, apple, oranges. Avoid continuous watching of screens (TV or computer). Wash your eyes frequently. Ask him ... Read More

My age 29 eye power minus 9 its stabilised before 4 years ...its a pathological myopia or high myopia??

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Unless detailed examination is done, it cannot be said whether it's pathological myopia or not. ... Read More

I have high number left eye = - 14 cylindrical= 2,0 vision = 6/9 right eye = - 19 cylindrical= 2,50 vision = 6/36 so have I high myopia or pathological myopia and what is the difference in them

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Hello It is both high myopia and pathological myopia There are different classifications and you have both high myopia and pathological myopia by two different classifications ... Read More

I having high myopia from last 2 years my No is right eye SPH -4.0,CYL-5.0,AXIS20,VA 6/24 and left eye SPH -3.5 ,CYL -4.5 ,AXIS 160 VA 6/9 doctor says there is no option to reduce my no plz suggest me any treatment or surgery to reduce my No. My age is 17

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At this age u have to wear glasses. After completion of 18 yrs if your numbers doesn't increase then only u can go for surgery. There are different options available but that dhould be discussed afte ... Read More

I have -4.5D spherical Inn both eyes... I m not getting 6/6 with complete correction only getting 6/9. I m worried about retinal problems due to high myopia, what shud I do to prevent it... Plz help... Does everyone with high myopia faces retinal detachment in his lifetime? I'm very scared

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Hi, There is no reason to be scared. Not every one with high myopia gets retinal detachment. Please go for regular eye check up with your local retina specialist. He/ she will let you know if any ... Read More

I have a high myopia and progressive myopia of left -20 (lazy eye) right -12 I want to know suitable careers or job options for me . Please suggest

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Please consult ... Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mother,P.Nagamani has been suffering from high blood pressure since 2022. She also has L4-L5 disc bulge problem. So many bp medications were changed as she developed cold feet and at last she got used to the Aten-50 tablet .For so many days the bp was under control ,but recently since 4 days approximately her bp levels are

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RAWALFIA Q..10 DROPS IN HALF CUP OF LUKE WARM WATER 3 TIMES A DAY .. For 7 days ... Read More

She has high myopia and she is observing floaters while she walk for 10 to 20 min is it normal can she do walking for 30 minutes per day she wants to indulge in any form of the physical activities is she supposed to go for walk for half an hour daily and does those floaters are normal or a sign of something more serious please answer my queries !!

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Please consult retina surgeon for further management ... Read More

Today I got eye check up done for my daughter her numbers are OD : sphere : 3, cylindrical: 4 & OS: sphere : 6.25, Cylindrical: 2. Though her cylindrical number is constant from last 2 years but her spherical number in continuously increase. We got last check up done in September 2023 that time it was OD : sphere : 2.50 & OS: Sphere 5.75. So wi

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Hi, high myopia like your daughters' will increase upto 25 years since the eyeball is also enlarging with the physique.A 0.50 increase is normal.It is normal to have moderate myopia in people who are ... Read More

I am having high myopia -6 should I do mbbs it requires a lot of study= near work & why my eyes are deep inside is it normal

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You can definitely pursue MBBS. But there are a few medical colleges with particular vision requirements. Kindly go through. If your best corrected visual acuity is fine, then there should not be any ... Read More

My prescription is stable at -7.50 plus -2.50 cyclinder right eye and -8.50 plus -2.50 cylinder left eye . am i at risk of retinal detachment in future and should i refrain from doing near work like watching mobile series or computer . which refractive surgery is best suited for me ? what is the reason of me being high myopic ?

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Depeding upon your corneal thickness refractive surgery will be decided Visit nearby cornea and refractive surgeon,get detail evaluation. ... Read More

It's my last 1 year myopia report am already 24 why my myopia is not stable yet am unable to do lasik for this what to do please suggest me

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Pl wait for the power to stabilise.pl consult cornea specialist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

I am 34 yr male. I have high ASO 270. I have taken Azithromycin for 5 days. But still aso increasing to 340 but esr normal. Now taking pencilin since 12 days but symptoms not going. Cold , little fever, eye itching , thorat little uncomfortable. Is it curable, whome to consult.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Will it affect my child eyesight if she is wearing greater power glasses and because of it her eye power will increased or not ?

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ... Read More

My daughter is having number of 3.75 in right eye and 6.25 in left eye, her number is increasing on an average by 1.50 every year. What is the best option available to stop her increasing eye number and till what age her number will increase. Thanks in advance

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You can discuss usage of atropine eye drop with your local ophthalmologist. ... Read More

I am 24+ am still increasing my myopia. 25 evey 6month now I have this much eye power .. am unable to see without glass frm a little distance also plz suggest it's so high power or not what to do

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Confirm if your number has actually increased by getting a dilated refraction You may opt for LASER CORRECTION LIKE CONTOURA LASIK to get rid of the number. Kindly get an online consultation to addres ... Read More

I am suffering from Myopia and my glass power is Right side -3.5 and left side -3.25. I would like to reduce its progression. Is there any eye drops that can be used to reduce its progression. I am attaching my eye test reports

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Reduce excessive near work , limit screen time , increase outdoor time, can follow 20 rule that is look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 min of screen time/near work to reduce eye sta ... Read More

I have been suffering from myopia since 2 years. Is there any way to cure it/prevent its progression in Ayurveda

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Consult with ophthalmologist. ... Read More

Detected myopia in January 2023. Taking Myatro eye drop(Atropine 0.01) at night. Using glass of power 1.75 since 6months. Kindly suggest any better treatment option available for Myopia in children. How to control from increasing power. Best diet plan. Thanks.

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Good protein diet(Pulses, milk, cheese soyabean), green leafy vegetables, banana, carrot are good for eye health. Minimum possible work on mobile and other devices. Encourage outdoor games. Using prop ... Read More

I have done eyes test for the 1st time in my life. I got power -0.25 (RE) & -0.75 (LE). Uploaded prescription. Don't know when myopia started. 1. Do I need Blue cut lenses or Only arc lenses will be sufficient? I need to attend online classes though I always use blue light filter in laptop. 2. And do myopia increase

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1. ONLY ARC lenses are sufficient. Use blue filter mode on screens. 2. Myopia generally stabilizes around age 18-21y, but may increase (mildly) by factors such as high amount of near work, excessive i ... Read More

Hello doctor, My hb is 15.6 , rbc is 5.08 and pcv is 45.3 . Is there any treatment in ayurveda to reduce this slightly elevated blood value?

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine ... Read More

Hi Dr , my glasses no. Is -17D and -10.5 D . what's your advice or recommendation for high myopia , what are the do's and donts

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Pl reduce screen time. Pl have leafy vegetables, and balanced diet.Avoid stress and strain.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment . ... Read More

Hi Dr , I am having high myopia of power -17D and -10.5 D having dryness issue as well, I am in education field right now I want to switch into IT professional role which require 9-10 hrs of work in front of computer , is this the right decision to switch my career to IT because my glasses no. Increasing year on year , so my question will I able to

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Yes you can switch ... Read More

Dr , I have progressive myopia having power -10.5 and -17 , how to take care for it so it should not increase in future , best solution for it

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Generally it will not increase after this age. Restrict your screen time. ... Read More

Hello Dr , I have high myopia right eye -10.5 cyl -1.0 , left eye is lazy eye amblyopia no is -17 cyl -3 how to take care of eyes having this high power . Also no is increasing every year even after age 25 what are the best solution and things one should adapt so that no. Will not increase in future . 2) I have dryness problem and eye strain while

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You can use systane ultra eye drop as lubricating agent And preferably use glasses with blue filter lenses while working on computer As you have high myopia, better to go for yearly retina examination ... Read More

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