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Myopic degeneration

Myopic degeneration

Is there any treatment for myopic degeneration - surgery, vitamins. changes in lifestyle?  What are the overall effects of this disease - can the person continue to read, drive a car, etc.?
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Dear mudweasel,

Myopic degeneration is caused by the effects of the eye being large.  It is the seventh most common cause of vision loss according to a ten year study in Taiwan.  It is possible that vitamins like lutein  that are given for age related macular degeneration may be beneficial.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
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