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I'm 46 yo with pathologic myopia. recently my prescription jumped from -17 to -20! any treatment to stop/reverse it?
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Malignant myopia: Is associated with progressive increase in nearsighted correction, sometimes to a level that you are experiencing. Usually, the prescription doesn't progress that much at your age. You should have your ophthalmologist evaluate you to make sure that you're not developing cataracts. They can also cause progressive myopic changes.
Answered 11/24/2013
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