My myopia is at -7 and keeps getting worse, plus I'm seeing these floaters everywhere. Should I be worried about this? Do I need surgery or is there another way to manage it?

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Should you worry about flashes and floaters? Both are very common, especially in older people, and more often than not they are nothing to worry about. If they are bothersome, dark glasses have been found to minimise the presence of floaters and you can discuss options with your optometrist.

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My myopia is at -7 and keeps getting worse, plus I'm seeing these floaters everywhere. Should I be worried about this? Do I need surgery or is there another way to manage it?

Should you worry about flashes and floaters? Both are very common, especially in older people, and more often than not they are nothing to worry about. If they are bothersome, dark glasses have been found to minimise the presence of floaters and you can discuss options with your optometrist.

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My eyesight is weak with 1.5 D in the left eye and 1 D in the right. What are some natural ways to improve my vision? Also, if I consider laser surgery, how much would it cost?

I'm trying to figure out the best surgery for myopia LASIK or ICL. What are the pros and cons of each? Which one would be better for me? I'd really appreciate some advice on this.

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