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What is considered severe myopia

I suffer from severe myopia with -20 in the left and -23 in the right eye. Should I go for LASIK or PRK?

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Lasik or prk will not serve the purpose still you will have to use spectacle you can go for clear lens extraction with IOL or I CL thank you please give feedback ...  Read More

I suffer from severe Myopia with -20 and -23 in the left and right eye respectively. What can be the best possible hospital for ICL surgery in India?

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if you are based near NCR then there are several good centres in delhi e.g. centre for sight .shroff eye hospital. dr s bharti.etc ...  Read More

I am suffering with myopia from the past 16years.at present my age is 21.my eyesight details are as follows: UVA-2/60 for both right eye and left eye Sphere- -13 for right eye and -11.5 for the left eye. Cyl--0.75 for the right eye and -1.5 for the left eye. Axis-30 for right eye and 180 for the left eye CVA-6/12 for both the eyes. These numbers we

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Hello Your best spectacle corrected visual acuity is 6/12 in both eyes which does not validate u as legally blind. You probably have developed lazy eye due to such high number and hence not reaching 6 ...  Read More

I have -5 myopia , and thinning of cornea I have been diagnosed with barrage laser treatment. Inevitably I have to use computer and mobile So I have been advised to use refresh tears for 4-5 times a day Is there any side effects of using Refresh tears in long term daily 4-5 times (one drop each time , 4-5 times a day)

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Hi, You can use it safely for upto 2-3 months. No issues. ...  Read More

I am having myopia for last 18 years. Can myopia be treated without any surgery. What is cost of LASIK and Smile

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Hi , Treatment...As in cure of myopia without any treatment is not possible.contact lens wear or spectacle wear is a must.but the surgery for myopia is extremely safe and brilliantly effective. We at ...  Read More

How can severe myopia be treated ? Is netra tarpan helpful and I need more information on the same. Want to connect with good ayurvedic doctors

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Treatment includes glasses, contact lenses and surgery. Through Naturopathy and Yoga by doing trataka and eye exercises can improve the condition. By adding Dietary supplements such Omega 3 fatty acid ...  Read More

Hi, Would like to know what is the fever temperature considered while checking via armpit and orally

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Anything above a temperature of 98.6 degrees Farenheit is considered as fever. ...  Read More

I have myopia and I have to wear glasses or contact lenses to see clearly. I have to fill in this self medical assessment and one of the question is " do you have any visual impairment"? I always think that being visually impaired is the same as being blind. So, is wearing glasses considered as having a visual impairment?

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Hello If you can see 6/6 with glasses then there is no impairment ...  Read More

I have been suffering in myopia problem My left eye power is -5 & right eye power -17

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you will have to use contact lens or get lasik in one eye and surgery in other eye. .clear lens extraction with I'll will be better if you are having good vision in other eye. ...  Read More

I have myopia. I use spects of minus 0.75 . Please suggest me some eye drops to see far objects clearly .

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Maximum increase in myopic power happen between 13 to 21 yr in male because during this period maximum body growth takes place, at present your power is just -0.75 D both which is negligible, there is ...  Read More

It's my last 1 year myopia report am already 24 why my myopia is not stable yet am unable to do lasik for this what to do please suggest me

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Please consult local cornea specialist ...  Read More

I have been suffering from myopia since 2 years. Is there any way to cure it/prevent its progression in Ayurveda

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine.. ...  Read More

Dr I have high and progressive myopia having power -17D and -10.5 D . I have severe dryness problem . What should I do ,

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Avoid rubbing Maintain hygiene Blink more Drink water adequately Cold compression Cold water lavage Follow rule of 20- Means after 20 min of work ,take rest for 20 sec and look at 20feet distance Red ...  Read More

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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Pl have vision test and Refraction, by ophthalmologist. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Can Myopia be cured without surgery and spectacles?If any ways are there,please suggest the ways to me

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Spectacles,and lasik will only help in myopia. ...  Read More

1.How to prevent myopia ? Specifically from worsening? ( age 18 myopia level (-1)D) 2. Are the refractive surgeries safe or contain side effects? 3.How to protect my eyes from all problems?

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There is no medicine or exercise to correct myopia. At your age you must use properly tested glasses regularly, only this can prevent your worsening. Refractive surgeries are quite safe . Have high ...  Read More

One of my sister has Vitiligo on her fingers and body. Will she be considered Unfit in GAMCA medical for Kuwait. She is expecting her work Visa. Pls reply Thanks in Advance

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No.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hi sir/Madam, Which test need to be done for myopia and is there any way to identify myopia without any test.please give the information about myopia

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Hi, You need to go for routine check up to your ophthalmologist, doctor will check your glass number and examine inside your eyes. You don't need any additional tests as such to diagnose myopia. ...  Read More

It's been few months and I've noticed that I'm suffering from myopia means when I see distant objects they appear blurry... So can you please suggest me some tablets/capsules or any kind of supplements which may help me in correcting my vision..

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Get a check up done . Get correct number Then wear glasses/ contact lenses Or do Lasik if required after check up ...  Read More

I m 26... My eyes are - 4.50D amd - 4.25D... I have Myopia Since Childhood But did not Wear Glasses all the time... How much the Myopia will progress with this Speed? Will it Become Degenerative Myopia? What should I do?, plz help

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Hi.. The age shows different in information, by mistake, u guess! To answer your question. Mostly , myopia becomes stable by 18 to 21 years of age, minor changes are possible , but in most of the cas ...  Read More

I am 26.I have myopia Since Childhood and at present I have High myopia of - 4 and - 4.25... I m worried about Complications related to high myopia such as Retinal detachment. What should I do? Now I am scared of reading and using Digital screens since It will Deterioate my myopia... And it will lead to retinal detachment plz help...

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Not every myopic eye undergoes retinal detachment. But regular dilated checkups will help you detect it earlier, if it happens and treat it before it gets severe. ...  Read More

Am 22 and i have myopia -2.75and -3 which laser surgery good for me and what is the right age for this surgery.i know its for above 18 years old but should i do in 22 or its okay to do it after 3 years also

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Hi .. After 18 years...u can do it.. More important is number should be stable in last 3 checks 6.months apart or for 1 year. No need to wait ..as u r already past that age .. ...  Read More

Is Temperature 98.6 is considered as fever.. i have temperature 98.4 in morning and night 97.6. Please advise

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Don't worry.. it is absolutely normal.. temperature when it touches 100 degree u can consider it as fever.. ...  Read More

Since I m a high myopia...if I am caught cataract its curable for my high myopia..any side effects ll be there

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Yes both your cataract and high myopia can be cured in one shot, and no side effects. But your 29 years now? Cataract develops at a much later age. But you have other options to treat your high myopi ...  Read More

My myopia eye number is not still. It is always increae. My age is 24 and current myopia no is -3. it always increase 0.25 to 0.5. please help how to stop or decrease it. I am work 10 hrs computer daily

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Keep a documented record from same place , little bit difference in checking is always possible , which may not qualify as change in number ...  Read More

What is pathological myopia ??and its condition in eye??and is glucoma is comes under pathological myopia???

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Hi. Myopia is short sightedness., means their is difficulty in seeing distance object, when myopia is associated with retinal changes , degenerative changes , high power( usually eye no above 5/ 6), i ...  Read More

If retinal tear or macular hole is find in eye then it is comes under pathological myopia ???please suggest

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Hello retinal degeneration changes due to high myopia make it pathological Retinal tear or macular hole are not exclusively due to high myopia...these may be seen in emmetropes but yes....if these ar ...  Read More

If retinal hole or retinal tear is found then that person is comes under pathological myopia or not??? And what is pathological myopia .

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Hello Retinal hole or tear does not determine if myopia is pathological or not ...  Read More

I have -4.5 power. What should I do to correct it? And is it not possible to correct myopia if the power is -6?

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It can be corrected by lasik or other advanced procedure ,depending upon the corneal parameters. ...  Read More

What is pathological myopia. How can anyone detect it. What is the test to find this problem. Please suggest

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High and progressive myopia wit retinal changes ,sometimes not fully corrected by glasses even .is considered to be pathological myopia. ...  Read More

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