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Retinal detachement with high myopia

2019-01-08 11:41:59
Is it true that all people with high myopia will develop retinal detachment? What is the percentage of people that develop RD with high myopia?
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Hello A. Not all high myopes develop retinal detachment B. Yes...high myopia is a risk factor for retinal detachment

Answered2019-01-08 14:25:00

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Anybody can have retinal detachment ,but high myopics are considered to be at a higher risk than other people. All myopics may develop retinal detachment is  not at all true . Persons with  high myopia must hav a regular retina check up done .to be on the safer side.

Answered2019-01-08 12:43:27

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