I have been wearing glasses for several years because I have astigmatism. At the beginning, it was not a problem for me. I could function with or without glasses. I went to appointments. Exactly a year ago, I changed my glasses again and then I got -1.0 for one eye and -1.25 for the other. About 2 months ago I noticed that my vision was getting worse and I don't care whether I wear glasses or not. I went to the ophthalmologist and the doctor informed me that my defect has worsened and I currently have -2.0 and -2.5. I was very worried because of this, because my eyesight has not deteriorated so far in such a fast time. Therefore, I have a question: what could be the reasons for this and when could I possibly start thinking about laser vision correction and is it possible at all?
It is difficult to determine the cause of myopia growing on the basis of your e-mail. One of the conditions for laser correction is that the defect - at least for a year - should be stable. Determining the cause of worsening myopia in an adult requires more detailed ophthalmological examinations.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Iwona Grabska - Liberek
Ophthalmologist, postdoctoral doctor of medicine, head of the Ophthalmology Clinic and head of the Clinical Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical Center of Postgraduate Education in Warsaw. From 2016, the president of the Polish Ophthalmology Society.
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