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Query Regarding Myopia
I have a myopia of -3.0 Diopters in both eyes, my myopia began when I was 16 years old, now I am 31 years old. How to know if the myopia I have is axial myopia ( occurs due to eyeball being long) or refractive myopia ( occurs due to cornea) ?
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You need to consult ophthalmologist for this and need to go for proper eye examination.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl have vision test and Refraction, by ophthalmologist. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
You'll have to consult local ophthalmologist who will do a couple of tests to determine it.
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