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A member asked:
How can myopia be cured?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 53 years experience
I wish we knew: Myopia is becoming more common. Some relate it to chronic indoor life instead of outdoor activities common in human ancestry. There are many suggestive things to modify it including certain dilating drops, light changes and activity modifiers. No true cure is known but good eyeglass and contact correction exists and LASIK is commonly performed.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How to cure myopia?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Paulanswered
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Depends on age: There is some information that use of certain eyedrops during childhood may be able to slow progression of, but not cure, myopia. After age 21, with stable readings, one can consider laser refractive surgery (i.e. Lasik or prk) if the affected individual does not want to wear glasses or contact lenses to correct the myopia. Myopic eyes are at higher risk for glaucoma and retinal detachment.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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