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Myopia Progression
I am suffering from Myopia and my glass power is Right side -3.5 and left side -3.25. I would like to reduce its progression. Is there any eye drops that can be used to reduce its progression. I am attaching my eye test reports
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Kidro e/d at HS / Night time. Seek virtual consultation.
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Lutein, zeaxanthin are part of the carotenoid family of antioxidants . They  are found in the cells of many types of plants and human retina. these nutrients may help: suppress inflammation defend against free radicals and oxidative stress enhance the sharpness of your vision improve your visual contrast sensitivity reduce glare impairment protect eye tissue from sunlight damage reduce cell loss and death related to eye disease protect your eyes from harmful blue light. But It will not reduce your glass power It may help to maintain the power The highest amount of dietary lutein is found in leafy green vegetables, such as: spinach broccoli lettuce parsley basil leeks peas With that outdoor activities and decreasing the duration of near work like digital devices have been reported very helpful. And monthly follow up is needed for thorough slit lamp examination and glass power and compliance and any retina complications
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Yes Myatro eye drops can be used to stop progression Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Reduce excessive near work , limit screen time , increase outdoor time, can follow 20 rule that is look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 min of screen time/near work to reduce eye starin . eat balanced diet
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Some studies like ATOM study have shown delay in progression of myopia with drop Atropine 0.03 % or various other percentage but it cant stop progression of myopia .
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