Myopia getting worse

2023-02-06 13:38:42
My eye power is constantly decreasing (increasing in magnitude) after each eye checkup and currently it is -4. I remember it started from -1.5 back in 2014 It it possible to normalise my eyesight or to make my eye power constant? Because I don't want to wear a thick glass every time My current age is almost 19
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Please consult with a nearby ophthalmologist for a dilated refraction Usually it doesn't change after 18-22 years of age

Answered2023-02-13 09:25:08

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You can plan for refractive surgery once your glass number stabilizes.

Answered2023-02-11 10:23:12

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You can undergo lasik surgery after the age of 22,once your power is stabilized.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2023-02-07 06:06:38

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Check your cornea thickness once
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Myatro drop contains 0.01 %atropine. This low concentrations atropine is proved to prevent the myopic number in children but not cylinderical power. High myopia means power more than -5D may have many complications. So early halt on progression of myopia(glass power)  is beneficial. It should be used once in night for atleast 2years. With that outdoor activities and decreasing the duration of near work like digital devices have been reported very helpful. And monthly follow up is needed for thorough slit lamp examination and glass power and compliance and any side effects. use of atropine eye drops may lead to photophobia, blurriness of near vision, and local allergic response but they are very rare with this low concentration of atropine. ask your treating ophthamologist for further details

Answered2023-02-06 18:03:44

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