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Macular degeneration
I have high myopia -12d contact. I know I’m at increased risk but am I for certain going to develop macular degeneration? Are there people who have high myopia and don’t get it? Also I’m. 27
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Follow the advice of Dr mittal.
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every 6 months retina check up under dilatation and with indirect ophthalmoscope to rule out any pathological myopia
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It is not necessary to have macular Degeneration
Some people develop and others don't
Just get regular eye examination done
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