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I have myopia

2017-11-19 21:02:02
Hi sir/madam, i have a question about my eyesight, i have myopia about -5/-6 and recently i started to go to gym for fitness and i like doing sport regularly, its said that doing fitness is harmful my eyes and i wanted to know about it briefly. Dear doctor is it really harmful doing with sport for my eyes?
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in such high myopia ,many times retina is also found  weak.hence you must get detailed retina check up.before undertaking  strenuous exercise. follow the advice of retina specialist

Answered2017-11-20 10:44:08

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Hello Sports and fitness are not harmful for your eyes

Answered2017-11-20 03:21:03

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You should consult retina specialist for any weak point in retina ,if your retina is healthy , you should not worry

Answered2017-11-20 00:40:08

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