High Myopia - Is there anybody out there?

[sophia35]

Hi everyone.

I'm 35,with  really high myopia ( -17 in left eye and -22 in right eye)astigmatism  and cataract in right eye not impairing sight. Use rigid gas permeable contacts and get along "fine".

Have had gas bubble in left eye and laser in both for retinal tears/holes.
The only procedure I'm considering is IOL when absolutely necessary.

I've never heard of anyone with myopia this high. i'm really worried about future prospects.

I know people with similar conditions can have different outcomes but can anyone with high myopia ( even if not like mine) please give any input or useful information?

Many thanks.

Wishing you all the best,
Sophia

[JohnHaganMD]

Read this article and the discussions. It will give you information to determine your best option:

http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/841991/Consider-ALL-the-Options-Before-Your-Cataract-Surgery-Working-Through-Whats-Best-For-You  ;

JCH MD

[kailas123]

HI,
   Im 35 years old having a high myopia ( -24 in both eyes) since i was as young as 10 years old .I have done a cataract in my left eye last year.. but still uncomfortable in reading.As im a teacher by profession im worried of the future. i have also done laser for deattached retina. doctors says that my retina is very weak. in my last 24 years i shifted from spectacles to RgP lenses n then to soft contact lenses. now have to do catarct in one eye through which i can read n the one which i have done cataract im unable to read. Im  using reading glasses but very uncomfortable. Can any one suggest should i go for cataract in other eye N any other reccomendations.......................

[Zekemedic]

Yes they do make soft toric contact lens to -20 (hydrosoft by cooper). I wear -13 so I've got a ways to go b4 not able to get toric lens anymore.

[Rainbow40]

I have high myopia. -9 in both eyes. I also have astigmatism. Right now I wear toric soft contact lens.
I'm concerned they don't make toric soft contact lens if my myopia gets worse.
Do they make toric soft contact lenses with power greater than -10?
Please help.
Thank you.

[Rainbow40]

I have high myopia. -9 in both eyes. I also have astigmatism. Right now I wear toric soft contact lens.
I'm concerned they don't make toric soft contact lens if my myopia gets worse.
Does anyone wear toric soft contact lens with a power greater than -10?
Please help.
Thank you.

[Kumar189]

Is that myopia you have. Have you gone into any surgery like IOL, ICL etc.