Is it true that nearsided ?!


Question: Is it true that nearsided !?
people with a prescription of minus 5 are in greater risk for retinal detachment is this probably a myth!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Yes, very myopic people (nearsighted) have a long eye, which means that their eye is more egg shaped, leading to a greater risk of suffering a retinal detachment!.
But that risk factor is largely for people near their 70's!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

The term is nearSIGHTED!.!.!.not sided!.!.!.so many people say that!.

High myopia ( nearsightedness) does create a very real and increased risk!.!.!.!.not so much at - 5!.00!.!.!.but once it reaches into the - 8!.00 region, it is much more of a concern!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

How come ophthalmic "techs" and opticians answer these questions when they have no credentials!?Www@Answer-Health@Com





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