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Macular degeneration

2018-04-27 21:53:10
I have high myopia -12d contact. I know I’m at increased risk but am I for certain going to develop macular degeneration? Are there people who have high myopia and don’t get it? Also I’m. 27
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Follow the advice of Dr mittal.

Answered2018-05-06 01:36:39

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every 6 months retina check up under dilatation  and with indirect ophthalmoscope to rule out any pathological  myopia

Answered2018-04-28 03:24:33

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Hello It is not necessary to have macular Degeneration Some people develop and others don't Just get regular eye examination done

Answered2018-04-28 01:53:03

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