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I'm 16 and i have myopia of -5 to -6 in both eyes when will it stabalize?
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Myopia: Often progresses during your teenage years. Often, these changes will slow down by 16 yrs old. However, patients will sometimes still experience further myopia into their 20's.
Answered 1/5/2015
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