high myopia

[avrajan]

I am a 36 year old male. high myopic with -15 in right and -20 in left eye. Floaters are blurring my vision. I understand that my vision is weakening in the left eye. I'm worried. With my job requiring working on computers for atleast 7 hours advise me :

1. what should i do to take care of my eyes.
2. any cause for concern because my whole career is in front of me.

Kindly advise.

[indi1664]

Hi,
     Dr Hagan and kg17 advice is spot on ...I am 43 and i was approx -19 to -20 in both eyes ...I have just had CLEAR lens extraction surgery in left eye ...  our situation seems very similar as I also work with computers read all my posts...I hope they help ..if you need any other help ..let me know ....other people such as Jodie j and the surgeons are truly a god send ...dont feel or think you are alone...

[kg17]

As an extreme myope myself, I'd recommend that you receive a thorough examination by a retinal specialist at least once a year in addition to your regular exams by your ophthalmologist.  There are several problems that can develop when your eyeball is so elongated - some of which can be better dealt with if detected early.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Have your eyes examined yearly by a Eye MD ophthalmologist. Live a healthy lifestyle. Don't smoke.

Computers do not damage the eye, wear it out, cause disease or make your glasses thicker.

JCH IIII MD