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What Causes Increase In Eye Power While Having Juvenile Dermatomyositis?

Yes, my granddaughter who is 9 years old has Juvenile Dermatomyositis, She has been in remission almost a year. My Question is She recently had an eye examine because she was not seeing board clearly, The doctor that examined her said she has gone from a -1.25 to -3.50 in 6 months. Dr. said this is not normal to go that bad that quickly. Took tests and trying to slow down her sight from getting worst. So she isn t blind when she hits puberty. Could this be related to having the disease, and what would be next step to take to help her. Concerned Grandparent
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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she is having myopia and the power increases with groth of body. it goes on till she is 25. after that she can gofor cotactlens and consider for lsik surgery.
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What Causes Increase In Eye Power While Having Juvenile Dermatomyositis?

she is having myopia and the power increases with groth of body. it goes on till she is 25. after that she can gofor cotactlens and consider for lsik surgery.