My current glasses prescription is 8 and it's been getting worse for the past 10-12 years. I'm worried about this steady decline would surgery be a good option for me? If so, what type of procedure would you recommend?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Myopia can continue worsening into the teens and even early adulthood. Once this excessive eye growth has commenced, myopia control treatment options can be prescribed to slow it down but the growth cannot be stopped or reversed Laser Eye Surgery for Myopia

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Answered 14/08/2025

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