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13 yr grl need glasses to see distant objects clearly. every year eye check up shows reduction in vision n increased lens power.any way to stop this?

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No: Myopia tends to increase at a slower rate year by year until the mid twenties. There is no known way to stop this; correction by contacts and glasses can give good vision. When the proper age she can be considered for lasik correction if she wants that.

Answered 12/11/2012

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