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What are the chances of getting a retinal tear or detachment for a myope of -3.0?
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Myope: Your chances are very small with such a low amount of myopia. Just avoid getting hit in the eye and eat a healthy diet.
Answered 11/28/2014
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Same as normal: The risk for a 3 diopter myope is no more than the normal risk.
Answered 9/3/2013
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