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Are There Exercises or Medications to Slow Down Myopia

Posted on January 16, 2012, 2:47 pm by Dr. Sally Aldayeh

Posted in Children’s Vision, Myopic (Near-Sighted)

Janie wrote:

I started having myopia at around seven years old, and it's getting worse and worse every year. Right now, I'm in the eighth grade right now.

I was wondering if there are any eye exercises or medications to try to prevent my eyesight from getting worse. Also, is it possible to become blind from myopia?

Dr. Sally Aldayeh's response:

Hello Janie,

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the result of genetics plus near work. Due to your young age, this is when your eyes get worse the most, this tends to slow down with age. There is no medication or eye exercise to slow down myopia unfortunately. Myopia CAN, but not usually, become pathological myopia which can lead to blindness. Thank you

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