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I am high myopic 10 &11.should i avoid weight lifing in gym cz it can produce sudden jerk and effect my eyes.haw much weight shoild i lift (max)?

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Get an exam: See your ophthalmologist, and, if necessary a retinal specialist. Let them check the condition of the peripheral retina for a better answer. Being as near sighted as you are makes risk of a retinal detachment statistically more common, but there is no substitute for an exam, though that in and of itself is also not a guarantee.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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