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Eye Care Archive (Expert Forum)
Myopia and retina tears
Our Ask A Doctor Ophthalmology Forum is where you can post your question and receive a personal answer from physicians affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Myopia and retina tears
by Loti, May 03, 2007 12:00AM
I was told that I have a -7 for my vision. My doctor said that anyone over -5.5 is in a risk pool for things like retina tears. He told me not to worry too much, just to come in every year to have them checked. Despite that, I am still pretty nervous. How severe is -7, and for those who have above a 5.5, have you encounted any retina problems? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, May 03, 2007 12:00AM
Member Comments (1)
by aimee37, May 03, 2007 12:00AM
To: Loti
I have had -9/-7 for most of my life and no retinal problems. I am 70 years old now and, if I can trust my ophthalmologist, have otherwise healthy eyes - apart from the cataracts. Now, if I want to worry, I could concern myself with secondary cataracts now, but I am just not going to do it. There is no certainty in life.
