High Myopia and Its Treatment
1. What is High Myopia?
High Myopia, also known as severe nearsightedness, is a condition where the eye is longer than normal, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina. This leads to blurred distance vision and increases the risk of serious eye complications.
2. What causes High Myopia?
- ● Genetic predisposition: Often runs in families
- ● Excessive near work or screen time in children
- ● Early onset myopia that progresses rapidly
- ● Environmental and lifestyle factors
3. What are the symptoms?
- ● Difficulty seeing distant objects clearly
- ● Frequent need to change glasses prescriptions
- ● Eye strain, headaches, or squinting
- ● Higher risk of retinal problems and glaucoma in the long term
4. How is High Myopia diagnosed?
- ● Comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist
- ● Refraction test to determine prescription
- ● OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) and retinal imaging to check for complications
- ● Axial length measurement to assess severity
5. What are the treatment options?
I) Corrective Lenses:
- ● Prescription glasses or contact lenses
- ● Specialty lenses like rigid gas-permeable (RGP) for high prescriptions
II) Myopia Control Therapy (for children):
- ● Atropine eye drops in low concentration
- ● Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): overnight corneal reshaping lenses
- ● Lifestyle modification: reduced screen time, outdoor activities
III) Surgical Options (for adults):
- ● LASIK or PRK for suitable candidates
- ● Phakic IOL (Implantable Collamer Lens) for very high prescriptions
- ● Refractive lens exchange (RLE) in some cases
IV) Regular Monitoring:
- ● Frequent eye exams to monitor retinal health and detect complications early
- ● Education on early warning signs: floaters, flashes, vision loss
6. Why is High Myopia risky?
- ● Increased risk of retinal detachment, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataract
- ● Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent vision-threatening complications
7. Why choose Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur?
- ● Dr. Ashutosh Jaiswal, gold-medalist ophthalmologist, specializes in high myopia management
- ● Advanced diagnostic imaging and refractive solutions
- ● Customized treatment and myopia control plans for children and adults
- ● Emphasis on preventive care and long-term eye health
Visit the Experts
Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur
Address:
G6-10, Sai Krupa Apartment, Next to Chaudhari Hospital, Umred Road, Sakkardara, Nagpur – 440024
Phone:
+91 9859 804 804 / +91 9852 804 804
Website:
www.netramhospital.com