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Myopia problem

2020-05-10 17:19:15
Sir I want to know how I can stabilize my eye power currently - 6.2 at 16 year old. Will it stop after I reached 18
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Hello. There is no way to stop progression of glasses number but it generally stabilise by age of 18 years. It’s important to get your eyes cheee very 6 months including retina checkup. Regards Dr Neeraj sanduja

Answered2020-05-11 17:36:22

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There are lot of factors affecting the progression Hereditary, constant near work, nutritional and hormonal factors Usually stabilises by 18-22 years of age
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Appointment with an ophthalmologist

Answered2020-05-11 01:30:30

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The only answer will be six monthly check up and wearing of correct glasses...Have plenty of green leafy vegetables and yellow fruits in the meantime...Good Luck...Don’t worry whatever power will remain after stabilisation, it can be removed but not before you reach 18 !!

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