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Is there any way to remove spectacles or decrease your myopic eye power by some number through exercise or diet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: Neither practice will change the distortion of the visual system that leads to the need for spectacles.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2019

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At 16 years old , I have a myopic eye with a power of -7 . I wear prescriptions. Am I at threat of vision loss? And will my vision improve or degenerate with time? What must I do to improve my vision? Kindly answer my queries. I'm very worried?

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Eye prescription is +0.25x-1.0. So my power is "+", but spherical equivalent is "-". Am i myopic or hyperopic? Is near or far vision better?

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