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Myopia in genes?
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Myopia in genes?
by amigo_vision, Nov 17, 2007 10:49AM
Hello Doctor,
I am having myopia with the power of -7 in left eye and -6.5 in the right.I also have the cylindrical power. I started wearing glasses when i was 10 years old. My father or mother does not have myopia. I want to know if the myopia is hereditary. Will it affect my children, if i have one in the future. If there is a chance of myopia being hereditary, i shall restrain my idea of getting married,bcoz i dont want my child wearing big glasses as soon as he/she born.
I am having myopia with the power of -7 in left eye and -6.5 in the right.I also have the cylindrical power. I started wearing glasses when i was 10 years old. My father or mother does not have myopia. I want to know if the myopia is hereditary. Will it affect my children, if i have one in the future. If there is a chance of myopia being hereditary, i shall restrain my idea of getting married,bcoz i dont want my child wearing big glasses as soon as he/she born.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Nov 17, 2007 01:48PM
, Nov 17, 2007 01:48PM
Yes, myopia can be inherited and there is a greater than average chance that your children might need glasses, HOWEVER, that is the worst reason I have ever heard of to avoid getting married and having children. Suggest that you should definitely not worry about it.
MJK MD
MJK MD
