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I am a 20-year-old male and have been masturbating every single day. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male and have been masturbating every single day. I have tried to stop it but did not work. Now I am getting myopic. How to stop excessive masturbation? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! Masturbation is a kind of topic which is normally avoided by people as they consider it taboo. However, masturbation is healthy and completely normal sexual behavior. There are so many myths associated with masturbation that are re... Read Full »
Is it possible to correct myopia naturally?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 7 years old with -7 power myopia. Can it be corrected naturally? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Myopia is a progressive condition, and the progression depends on the pattern of eye growth and development, which is not predicted accurately. Avoid keeping books, and mobile phones very close to the eyes while reading. Sitting very close to the TV or computer must be ... Read Full »
Objects appear small when I try to visualize them through one eye. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Objects appear small when I try to visualize through one eye. My other eye appears normal. Spherical power in the right eye is 2.00 D and left eye is 1.00 D. Cylindrical power in the right eye is 0.75 D and left eye is 1.25 D. Axis in the right eye is 0.66 D and left eye is 114 D. Addition... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You are myopic for distance vision. During the age of 40 years, our eye muscles fail to accommodate and lose their power. So, it would help if you use a lens. This difference will not cause objects to appear smaller when looking through one eye only but remain of the same s... Read Full »
I have myopia. Can I wear UV sunglass only on prescription?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having myopia and I wear power glasses. My doubt is that can I wear UV sunglasses or should I go for prescribed sunglasses? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can use UV glasses in your prescribed glasses. Actually myopia (near sightedness and using minus glasses) is a separate issue. While UV glasses (ultraviolet) are just a filter incorporated in your glasses that absorb UV light from the sun. No matter you are using p... Read Full »
I have myopia. How can I stop its progress?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old and I have myopia (-3,50 ). I always avoided smoking, lived a healthy lifestyle and ate a balanced diet but my vision just got worse. I just became worried about my vision. What else can I do to stop this progress? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. I want to assure you that such myopic progression is quite common at a young age such as in your case. This is mainly because of the exponential growth and development of all the parts of your body at this stage of life. I can confirm that t... Read Full »
I am a 29-year-old woman with myopia. Can it end up in blindness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old woman. My vision has been getting blurred, and I was recently told that I have myopia. I am so anxious about the potential complications and what the future holds. Can you please help me understand the risks associated with myopia and if there is a chance that it cou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. You have mild myopia, and this is a very common condition. The chances of blindness are less, and it usually happens in patients with pathological myopia. Blindness may be due to retinal detachment, etc. At your age, myo... Read Full »
I have myopia and see black spots and floaters. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old with a myopia of -5.25D in both eyes. I see three to four floaters. I recently got a dilated retinal test and everything was normal. 18,19 eye pressure. I have mentioned all my symptoms below. When I blink at night, I see the small arc of light and I see the circle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description and the results of your recent dilated retinal exam, it is unlikely that you have a serious eye condition such as a detached retina. However, I recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment with your eye doctor... Read Full »
I am concerned about vision loss. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am concerned about the potential risk of blindness due to myopia or farsightedness. Can you offer personalized information on how these conditions may impact long-term eye health and what preventive measures or treatments are available to mitigate the risk of vision loss?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Controlling and preventing myopia from worsening is essential for several reasons. Firstly, myopia can significantly impact a child's quality of life. As nearsightedness progresses, it can lead to blurred vision, difficulty seeing objects at a ... Read Full »
I have observed a slight blurriness in my vision. Why is that so?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old who spends a significant amount of time glued to screens. Lately, I have noticed my vision getting a bit blurry, and my friends have been mentioning terms like myopia and farsightedness. I want to ask few questions: Could this habit of watching the screen be affect... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, Myopia is not a condition that leads to blindness; rather, it is a manageable eye condition usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Follow the below precautions: Please schedule a refraction test to determine your prescri... Read Full »
How can I prevent my myopia from worsening?
Query: Hello doctorI am a 32 year old female. I have worn spectacles since the age of 10 due to myopia. It began at -0.5 and is currently at -6. Will this get worse in the future, or should I get LASIK surgery? In addition, if things continue this way, I worry that I may go blind. Are there any eye exercis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Myopia develops over time. Now that you have passed the growing age, the progression is complete. It generally ends around age 21 or 22. You can now explore possibilities for LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusi... Read Full »