Myopia not stable

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Myopia not stable

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Hello doctors.. i am student and currently i am 20years and 9 months old. my problem is my myopia not getting stable before 6 months it was - 3.5Dsph(6/6) in both eyes and now today i got it checked it was - 3.75Dsph(6/6) both eyes.. everytime i check after 6 months it increases by - 0.25.. i am worried.. how long will it increase like this?? i heard after 18 years of age myopia is stable. Is this pathological myopia??

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 16 yrs exp Sangrur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Hello A. Myopia usually becomes stable at 18-21 yrs of age B. 0.25 DS difference is not significant..it may be due to interindividual variability

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