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Have minus 9 in both eyes...heard there is chance of retinal detachment for this type of high myopia...if ICL done can it prevent from retinal detachment
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Hello ICL can't prevent retinal detachment Just get retina examined regularly and get treatment done in case retina is weak
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ICL can make you free from glasses, but no effect on retina .. Do regular checks ...beyond that not in any ones hand
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