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Stretch marks in eye
Today I went for my eye check up after a long break like more than a year. My power has increased and it is -6 and -5.25 . I went to a retina specialist and they said that I have stretch marks in my left eye and there is no hole in it. When asked about any medicine they said not required . Is this stretch marks in eye normal or serious?? . Do I need any medicine??
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These stretch marks are retinal signs of myopia, neither they are normal nor serious yet.
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you need to get your retina checked regularly for any complications to develop.Take healthy diet, plenty of fluids,do some yoga and relaxation exercises but without any strain.
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use proper glasses continuously.
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Dr. Mayank Jain
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It is normal in high power eyes.
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Nothing. Just avoid any eye injury./ contact sports
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