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Is There Anyway To Keep My Right Eye Vision Stable When The Power Is Constantly Increasing?
Question: os pigmented macular scar. There is a scar in my retina. I can barely see using my left eye. Taxoplasma IgM non-reactive0.08 and Taxoplasma IgG Reactive 63.3. I think I was 12 when this was first noticed.
My right eye power was -0.75 when I was 16 years old and now I'm 29 - the power is -2.75. It has been increasing and never stable. Is there anyway to keep my right eye vision stable.
My right eye power was -0.75 when I was 16 years old and now I'm 29 - the power is -2.75. It has been increasing and never stable. Is there anyway to keep my right eye vision stable.
Brief Answer:
Appears to be normal refractive error
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is normal and changes according to the age. It can be restricted only through refractive surgery (commonly known as LASIK) or by using contact lens. However, the refractive surgery is generally not advised after 25 years of age. You have to take the opinion of a LASIK surgeon to check your eligibility to proceed for such a procedure.
The LASIK surgeon will have to first check if you have any other associated eye problems that are contraindicated in LASIK surgery for example corneal thickness, any other acute eye diseases, stability of refractive values etc.
For contact lenses, you can visit an ophthalmologist to get an opinion.
Appears to be normal refractive error
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is normal and changes according to the age. It can be restricted only through refractive surgery (commonly known as LASIK) or by using contact lens. However, the refractive surgery is generally not advised after 25 years of age. You have to take the opinion of a LASIK surgeon to check your eligibility to proceed for such a procedure.
The LASIK surgeon will have to first check if you have any other associated eye problems that are contraindicated in LASIK surgery for example corneal thickness, any other acute eye diseases, stability of refractive values etc.
For contact lenses, you can visit an ophthalmologist to get an opinion.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thanks for your reply.
What about the scar in my retina?
most of the physician and retinal specialist have confirmed there is no fix or treatment. Isn't there any scope of treatment or at least to get better vision. I sometimes feel like the vision is getting worse day by day in left eye. also, I'm not sure if there is something wrong with my right eye. But when I close my left eye and I do notice very small black spots similar to left eye. But my vision in right eye is perfect with glasses. Do I see these black spots because of left eye.
What about the scar in my retina?
most of the physician and retinal specialist have confirmed there is no fix or treatment. Isn't there any scope of treatment or at least to get better vision. I sometimes feel like the vision is getting worse day by day in left eye. also, I'm not sure if there is something wrong with my right eye. But when I close my left eye and I do notice very small black spots similar to left eye. But my vision in right eye is perfect with glasses. Do I see these black spots because of left eye.
Brief Answer:
Appears to be retinitis pigmentosa
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Regarding your left eye, based on the limited information that you have provided, it appears to be a case of retinitis pigmentosa which is not curable. There is no effective treatment available for this condition at this point in time. That is probably why most of the physicians and retinal specialists have confirmed there is no fix or treatment.
You need to confirm if this is what the physicians have diagnosed. If not, you need to find out the specific reason for pigmented macular scar.
Regarding your right eye, it can only be confirmed upon getting it examined locally by a physician. However, it appears that you see black spots because of the left eye. Or it could be a case of eye floaters which is normal.
Regards
Appears to be retinitis pigmentosa
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Regarding your left eye, based on the limited information that you have provided, it appears to be a case of retinitis pigmentosa which is not curable. There is no effective treatment available for this condition at this point in time. That is probably why most of the physicians and retinal specialists have confirmed there is no fix or treatment.
You need to confirm if this is what the physicians have diagnosed. If not, you need to find out the specific reason for pigmented macular scar.
Regarding your right eye, it can only be confirmed upon getting it examined locally by a physician. However, it appears that you see black spots because of the left eye. Or it could be a case of eye floaters which is normal.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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