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At 2002 I have power of my both eye minus 2..every year it increased by .5 average...at 2016 it was minus 9 both eyes...past three years my power stabilized...what should I do hereafter...any risk in future to prevent ???
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As you are a high myope, get your retina checked regularly, to prevent any retinal complications
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