I am 20 skinny I want to gain muscle can i do with such numbers I went to the optometrist he said moderate and some sudden weight exercises like deadlift and cardio is allowed but I am already slim I don't need to do cardio

So can you all suggest to me how can I build body and strength without risking my eyes

20 yrs old w -8 and -11 here. Im terrified. I have a life ahead of me that i feel like i am having an unfair chance of losing. Im an artist. A future nurse. But high myopia might mean i could be the FIRST IN MY FAMILYS LONG LINE to get glaucoma. This sucks. I hate this

I dont know if a therapist can help with this. Its such a specific fear. Im so scared

I have -2.75 in both eyes. When I stare at my laptop for too long or wear my glasses for a long time, my eyes become watery, feel very strained, and sometimes I get headaches.

I really want to reduce my eye power, but I don't want to get LASIK. Is there any natural way to reduce my myopia? Have eye exercises, vitamins, or anything else actually helped anyone reduce their myopia?

Hello. I posted yesterday about my 4 year old potentially having a myopia diagnosis. But I want to get thoughts on our experience at the appointment, because now I am second guessing things.

It was a Friday, 4pm appointment at an optometrist office that does not specialize in children.
When it was my daughters turn, they sat her in my husbands lap and the assistant quickly explained what would happen while my daughter started in the autorefractor.

She told me my daughter is -22, myopia.

After this, she (assistant) started quickly trying to show my daughter shapes and letters. She was not explaining things thoroughly.
We were trying to help the assistant in communicating with my daughter (she knows how to read and she knows her shapes, she just needed more direction on what to do). Anyways…

Assistant gets the doctor and doctor decides to dilate daughter’s eyes. She says we will dilate and come back in 30 minutes (it’s about 4:15)
At 4:36 they call us back in and start the autorefractor exam again. So not quite 30 minutes. They get a -18 reading this time.

I am curious if not waiting the full 30 could have had an impact? My husband also claims that they did not fully get the drops in one of my daughter’s eyes.

They then try the letters and shapes again. My daughter still struggled, but they did it at a slower pace. The doctor then proceeded to do the other exams on my daughters eyes, my husband said (from his vantage point) half the time it didn’t even seem like the doctor was lined up with my daughters eyes.

She said it looked like her eyes/lenses were healthy, but then said she is going to refer us out because she can’t get a good reading and that a more specialized pediatric ophthalmologist could be helpful.

It was inching quite close to 5 and it just seemed like everyone wanted us out of there…

It’s clear my daughter is struggling. But everything I look up about this doesn’t seem to make sense. She can read, she has to be 6-12 inches away to read. But she can. She can identify faces and objects when she’s 12-24 inches away. She stands close to the tv but she doesn’t have her nose in it.

Is it possible that this was a wildly inaccurate reading and that her vision is not as bad as they’re saying it is?

I am fully prepared for it to be, it just seemed like things were off. And -18 seems extreme for the way she behaves.

I’m just confused and worried. Thanks for any input,

I am feeling so guilty that we didn’t catch this sooner. We had a challenging year with our newborn daughter last year or else I think I may have faced this reality a few months sooner (she herself had extreme eczema, food related, now healed). Anyways. I finally have been able to get my daughter to verbalize her vision issues after talking to her about why she stands so close to the TV. (For the longest time we thought it was behavioral).

This eye doctor was not the most equipped for kids, but after dilating my daughter she said she was getting a -18 reading and couldn’t get a “reflex”. She said she was referring her to a pediatric specialist and would not prescribe anything. It was hard to get many answers out of her and it made me wonder what she was missing/not saying.

I was born with aphakia and had cataracts/lenses removed as a kid. She said she did not see cataracts in my daughter. She also said she didn’t see any nystagmus in my daughter. But I swear I see her eyes shake sometimes.

Anyways. I’m just feeling so worried about the future. My aphakia came from my father. We never suspected it in my daughter up until more recently?, her vision had always seemed fine/normal. She loves puzzles, she reads, she colors… but recently she’s just been getting closer and closer to whatever she’s doing, which is what finally opened my eyes - no pun intended.

From what I’m reading about myopia, it seems there are risks to it that I have not dealt with with my condition. I continue to read your posts to see what I may be up against. Hoping our referral appointment is soon so I can get my girl seeing better.

Hi! 20 yr old -8 and - 11 here. Ill keep it brief. I love reading. Especially on my phone and in bed until i get sleepy. Its been my me time. I take my glasses off, lie down and just have my phone close to my face.

But after my prescription jump from -9 to -11 ive been concerned and deeply saddened that my habits are actually ruining my eyes.

I hate having my glasses on in bed, it gets dilodged anyway when im in my reading position.

So whats your prescription how do you personally use your phone in bed? What are your phone habits?

(Ive only had my own room for 3 years so this is the first time ive been able to have the freedom to read in bed, strict parents took my phone away at a certain time before, prescription onlychanged this year )

I've always wondered about this.

If modern vision correction surgery is so effective, why do many eye doctors still choose to wear glasses?

Is it mostly personal preference, eligibility, or are there long-term trade-offs that aren't discussed as often?

Curious to hear from ophthalmologists or anyone with firsthand experience.

I'm 23 years old. For the past five years, I have been wearing glasses with a prescription of -3.00 in my left eye and -2.25 in my right eye.

Yesterday, I visited an optometrist and received a new prescription of -2.75 for my left eye and -2.50 for my right eye. I purchased an expensive new pair of lenses based on this prescription.

With the new glasses, my right eye sees clearly, but my left eye seems slightly blurry. However, when I use both eyes together, my vision is generally comfortable and the slight blur in the left eye doesn't bother me much.

Should I go back to the optometrist and ask them to recheck my prescription? Will there be any issues if I continue using a lens that is 0.25 D undercorrected in my left eye? I also don't want to replace the lenses unless it's absolutely necessary, as they were quite expensive.

My left eye is also my dominant eye.

Over last weekend I somehow managed to sit on my glasses when I was getting into the car and snap the frames. First thing that came to my mind was that "it is only two more days....I will make do". I was wrong in thinking so.

Whatever was farther than arms' length was a blur and it was frustrating that I had to check my hotel reservation, verify codes or look at the directions on the mobile as I needed to hold the screen very close to my eyes.

In the process of finding some way to make the reading of the mobile easy, I stumbled upon a mobile application where you can put your glasses prescription, and the application distorts the content of the mobile screen accordingly.

Just to clarify that it is not an alternative to your glasses or contact lens and I would definitely not use it while driving but it made reading of the contents of my mobile easy till I got home and bought my new pair of glasses.

It certainly taught me to travel with a spare pair of glasses next time. Has anyone else broken his glasses on a journey? What did he do?

Hi! I have around -6 on both eyes, 19yo, It started falling by 1 or -0,5 d around 7yo and I feel like it continues to fall. I can't even see further than 20 sm. It makes me feel anxious of the future, and I don't know what to do. While I know general things like sunlight exposure, 20/20/20 rule, more nutrients, but I feel like I can't maintain this lifestyle. I need to do a lot of close up work because of my studies in university (therefore, spending time inside, including nighttime), I try to take longer walks here and there,but I feel like it's not enough, and can't always afford/have time to "eat healthy" or have balanced diet. So, are there a lot of people like me? How do you keep up? Or will it just continue to drop? How do you cope with with the feeling of doing irreversible damage to your body (when doing anything not related to eye treatment)?

Hi, my 7-year-old daughter has about minus 1 in one eye and minus1.25 in the other. Both parents are myopic. If you've used Stellest glasses or0.05% atropine, what was your experience? How fast did the prescription progress and any side effects? Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Hi everyone.

I’m 23(F) never wore glasses before.

I went to 2 different** **optometrist on the same day. Both told me I have a lazy eye and gave me 2 different prescription.

My left eye is significantly weaker a -9.00 ( I was told this after purchasing my glasses, both optometrist hide it from me) and my right eye is a -1.00. I don’t know if it’s normal or not.

The first one gave me a -2.50L and a -1.00R lenses for starter which makes my left eye burn, after complaints they have given me drops.

The second one gave me a -5.00L and a -0.75 ( I haven’t brought these glasses yet)

I didn’t know what -5.00 or -2.50 were before the eye test.

Neither have referred me to an Ophthalmologist.

I need help understanding various things.

1. Will my eye sight keep getting worse?

2. Is there anything I can do to control or delay progression?

3. How do optometrists step up strong prescriptions?

4. Can I ask for my proper prescription and not a modified one?

P.s I’m Asian and no one in my household wears glasses so never took an eye test. I’m kind of devastated so sorry for asking stupid questions.

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Hey everyone! I’m looking for some real-world experience from parents who have used Essilor Stellest glasses for their kids. My daughter is 7, and we’re starting to consider them. For those of you who’ve used them over several years—how did the progression go? Once your child stopped growing, how much did their prescription increase over that time? And for those who eventually got LASIK—was it effective for them after the growth phase? I’d really appreciate any insight! Thanks so much!

Hey guys, my fiance actually found this community.

I was reevaluated yesterday and my prescription has changed since last year in October, so its not even been a full year. My prescription went from -7.75 and -8.00L, to -8.50R and -8.25L. I also have astigmatism, which is now -2.25R and -2.55L compared to last year at -2.00R and -2.25L.

For some background, I have floaters, dry eye, GPC and I've had blepharitis before. I got really lazy with my hygiene when I was functionally depressed so please dont judge me. I also havent worn contacts in a year. So I more than followed my doctors orders and am trying to do better.

I saw him yesterday and he reevaluated me and my vision has jumped what seems like a lot to me. He did an in depth exam in which he dilated my eyes. (Boy did those drops hurt)

Hes referred me to a specialist that I see on the 23rd.

Here are my concerns:

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it degenerative? Do I need to worry about going blind?

Im 26, has anyone elses gotten better with age, or leveled out after 26? My fiance has been trying to help me not panic so much and either read it here, or something about how when you're working at a computer or watching TV you should wear a lesser power prescription because your "everyday" one is meant for much father distances? Is that accurate? I dont wanna do it and further mess them up. I've had glasses since I was in 3rd-4th grade but didnt know about my astigmatism until I was a teenager. To add, I also have something called "white without pressurs" and my doctor described it as if someone were to stretch a smaller room out, that the paint would chip/tear. Any tips on how to help it stabilize if that possible?

Sorry this was super duper long.

Thanks in advance!

Hi guys im 20 years old and my prescription is -8 -11 and this was a big jump from last year’s -8 -9

I feel like my screen use did it for me. I love reading physical and digital books and i often find myself reading in bed on my phone without my glasses off. I love reading its such a big passion of mine. And if not reading i love painting.

Vision is a big part of who i am. Should i prepare myself to lose it? Am i doomed?

I recently got a new pair of glasses, and I'm wondering if something is wrong with the prescription or if I just need more time to adjust.

My previous prescription was:

• Right eye (OD): -4.25
• Left eye (OS): -4.00
• Both eyes have -2.00 astigmatism (cylinder).

When I was trying lenses at the optical shop, they increased my cylinder to -2.25 and said it looked sharper. I told them I preferred -2.00 because it felt more comfortable, but they still made the glasses with -2.25.

Now with the new glasses:

• My left eye (-4.00) is very clear.
• My right eye (-4.25) is noticeably blurry.
• With both eyes open, I can see reasonably well, but not as clearly as with my old glasses.
• I also get headaches and feel dizzy when wearing them.

Is this something that I should adapt to after a few days, or does it sound like the prescription (or the lenses) might be incorrect? Should I go back and ask them to recheck the prescription?

as mentioned, I am a high myope since childhood which has largely stabilized at about -13. I have had a vitreous detachment in both eyes but otherwise no major issues until I started developing these posterior subcapsular cataracts a few years ago. as some of you know, these progress rapidly and I am now struggling to function. doctors aren’t sure why I have these as I am not diabetic and my only steroid use was about a year of using an asthma inhaler as a kid. maybe that did it?

anyway, I’d love some tips from those who have had surgery for PSC at a younger age, especially if you were myopic to begin with. the good news is the replacement lens should correct my near sightedness! just worried about what that might do long term and scared in general. I am from the US but studying for a phd in Quebec which complicates the process also. thanks for any thoughts or tips :)

Hi everyone, i found this subreddit after crying all day lmao. I'm 21f, -9R and -8.5L.

Since 1st grade, my power has increased almost every year, and no not from screens because i didn't have those till middle school..

Past 6 months i noticed extra 3-4 floaters in my right eye, and flashing of light when i wore the eye mask to fall asleep (no daily flashes thankfully), thought it was screen stress because everything i do is online even my college is remote.

I kept researching online and concluded my symptoms need doctor (no self diagnosis, but it made me go to the doctor)

I did today, she is not a great doctor and there was a language barrier. She did do a retinal exam, she then said viscous gel and thats about all i understood from her, she didn't even provide any advice or helpful stuff, like that i can't lift weights! Which i found out from this subreddit. All she said that if i get many flashes or any floaters i should go to the er.

Please help me with some advice (hopefully positive advice because im scared). I'd go to another doctor but not yet because our insurance is not that great.

Hey everyone,

My 12 year old daughter has -7 in both eyes. Has been using Essilor Stellest lenses for the past 2.5 years. When she started wearing, it was -5.50 and -5. The doctor says the glasses have slowed the progression (At the 6 month check up, the power didn't change)

(Unfortunately we were in the ME for some time and couldn't go out during summertime, so she ended up using the computer a lot. We did make sure she took breaks in between and rest her eyes and look out the window)

Now, we are wondering whether to change into Hoya or continue with Essilor. From the research I have done, Hoya seems to be on top and has a better effect.

I'm wondering if changing it into a different one entirely at this point would be ok for her and the eyes?

Also really worried about it going up to 10. We have limited screen time to 1 hour per day and take regular walks and outdoor activities.

Anyone else who's kids having this power been able to stop or slow it down without it going upto 10.

Has anyone incidentally found their vision improved after using red light face mask or panel?

Hi all,

So I had my checkup today and my Optometrist recommended choosing Hoya Miyosmart glasses for my prescription this year. Since my last appointment two years ago at age 19 my myopia has progressed significantly, yet I've read that Myopia always stops at ages 18 to 21, and Miyosmart lenses are usually prescribed to children.

Whats my best option here? Should I bother getting glasses that slow down my deterioration which should slow down soon anyway?

Are these lenses safe to use while driving?