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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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because of your high rx you are at a slightly higher risk for retinal detachment, so i suggest you get a dilated retinal exam. As to whether it will change over time the answer is yes. that is why routine exams are important.
Answered 7/2/2023
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