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Is it advisable to get treated with adult stem cells to improve high myopia?

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Answered by

Dr. Dadapeer. K

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At December 26, 2019
Reviewed AtJuly 23, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Since my childhood I was complaining short sightedness that the doctors call high myopia. 19 years back, I was having lasik operation for both eyes then my vision improved, 6 years later, eyes vision begun decreasing. After that I was having light sensitivity. I am feeling headache by the time I am watching the television and computer screen and after. Also I feel the headache at the sunny day time. Sometimes I feel dry and wet eyes. Six years later I was diagnosed with retinal macular degeneration. For further medication say that is a treatment with adult stem cells but I do not know a lot of this operation. So I want to know if this procedure is certified and proved. And other advice you can give me.This is my medical repport: Patient came with complaints of diminished vision since childhood. On examination: Right eye: Dvr: 6/9 with corrections, Anterior segment: Lasik flap, Fundus: chorioretinal degeneration. Left eye : Dvl: 6/9 with corrections, Anterior segment: Lasik flap, Fundus: chorioretinal degeneration. Intraocular pressure is 14mmHg, Intraocular pressure is 16.5mmHg. Diagnosis Lasik with Myopic chorioretinal degeneration.

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer. K

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It seems from the history that you have undergone LASIK surgery for correction of myopia. The symptoms of light sensitivity, headache on watching computer or TV indicate dry eyes which is common following LASIK surgery. No need to worry the treatment is also simple and you can use artificial tears eye drops. Since vision is good no need to worry. Chorioretinal degeneration of retina is common in high myopics and since vision is good it is not causing any problem. If you have symptoms like distorted vision, then you require evaluation by other tests like fundus fluorescence in angiography and depending on the result treatment can be planned, if required. Adult stem cells surgery is done for corneal problems and for retinal problems it is not yet used. But no need to worry, your present symptoms indicate dry eyes and treatment by artificial tears is sufficient.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Dadapeer. K
Dr. Dadapeer. K

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

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