High eye power, also known as high myopia, is a pathological condition. The person with high power will not be able to spot far-away objects due to degenerative changes in the back of the eye. This pathological myopia affects vision and is not corrected by contact lenses or glasses.
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Kindly suggest some precautions to be taken in a kid with high eye power.
Query: Hello doctor,My son aged 13 years has got his left eye at -11 and right at -8. I am now very worried about what good precautions should I take with him. Can you suggest to me what should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through what you have mentioned and understand your anxiety about your son's eyesight. - 11D and - 8D are high myopic powers and the chances are that the power may progress as your son is still young. My advice to you is to avoid reading or holding objects ... 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 »