The axial length of the eye is the total distance between the front and back of the eye. The eye's axial length is approximately 17 mm at birth and increases to about 24 mm in adulthood. It is a crucial parameter in determining the refractive status of the eye.
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Is it possible to decrease the eye's axial length by 0.2 mm for a military medical test?
Query: Hello doctor, For a military medical test, I want to decrease the axial length of my eye by 0.2 mm. Can the axial length of the eye be decreased by 0.2 mm temporarily just for an eye checkup? I had myopia, but I got a LASIK done, so now I have a perfect vision. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eye length cannot be decreased. However, if you are contemplating temporarily correcting your refractive error, then Ortho-K (orthokeratology) lenses are worth a try. They are worn overnight, and refractive error is corrected. But you have to use them every night. 0.2 mm... Read Full »
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