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I am high myopic (left eye is -11.25 and right eye -10.50).my left eye the last 2 years keeps going up a quarter diopter. my optometrist says so far everything looks great considering i have a high prescription.what are chances of blindness in future?

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You are not at risk of going blind. Quit obsessing and see an ophthalmologist.

Answered 11/15/2022

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People who are highly myopic are at increased of retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and glaucoma so regular eye examinations by an ophthalmologist, possibly even a retinal specialist, are indicated. The slow increase in myopia is not uncommon, and on a percentage basis a 0.25 diopter change would not mean that glasses need to be updated.

Answered 11/18/2022

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