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Progressive myopia
Dr , I have progressive myopia having power -10.5 and -17 , how to take care for it so it should not increase in future , best solution for it
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Myopic changes is a part of your eye growth also,
But as your age is 24 there will not much progression of power , mostly will become stable
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have plenty of water
have plenty of nutritious diet (greeny + yellow fruits and veggies)
have good and sound sleep for 8 hrs
reduce the screen time (any gadgets usage)
try to do some accommodative eye excercise that will be available in youtubes
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Dr. Gaurav Garg
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Delhi
It usually doesn't increase at this age
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Eat healthy nutritious diet with lots of vegetables and fruits.
Minimize screen time
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Dr. Uzma Nausheen
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Gulbarga
After 25 years usually the power doesnt change much.. take care of your nutrition and sleep
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl take green leafy vegetables, and fish.it may not progress after 24 to 25 years.Mostly it may be genetic.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. B Malini
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
26 yrs exp
Chennai
Generally it will not increase after this age. Restrict your screen time.
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