Am I Going Blind? Eye Prescription Increasing

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the gradual increase in eye prescription, specifically focusing on the implications of changing diopter measurements for nearsightedness. Participants explore personal experiences and seek advice on whether this trend is typical and what steps should be taken, including consulting an ophthalmologist.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes a change in their eye prescription from -3.5 to -4 diopters and questions if this will stabilize over time.
  • Another participant seeks clarification on what the measurements mean and their relevance to the broader topic of topology and analysis.
  • A participant explains that the measurement is in diopters and confirms their nearsightedness.
  • There is a suggestion to consult an ophthalmologist regarding the changes in prescription.
  • One participant expresses regret for not considering the broader implications earlier and plans to schedule an appointment with a doctor.
  • A participant shares their personal experience of their prescription increasing during growth and stabilizing around age 20, suggesting that this might be a common occurrence.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of consulting an ophthalmologist, but there are varying personal experiences regarding the stabilization of eye prescriptions, indicating multiple competing views on the timeline and nature of these changes.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the implications of their changing prescriptions and the relationship to age and growth, highlighting a lack of consensus on what constitutes a normal progression.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals experiencing changes in their eye prescriptions, those curious about the implications of nearsightedness, and participants in discussions related to health and vision.

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My eye prescription is gradually increasing, two years are I was 3.5 in both eyes now I am a 4? Will this eventually converge so that I remain at a constant prescription?
 
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What? "Eye prescription"? What does "3.5"or "4" measure? And the really important question- what does this have to do with "topology and analysis"?
 
I am really sorry I decided to use the app for this post, I shall try and rectify the issue. (It was intended for general discussion.)
The unit measurement is diopter. As I am nearsighted the reading is -4 in both eyes.
 
If I must be quite honest, at the time I didn't think of the bigger picture. I shall book an appointment tomorrow!
 
HMPARTICLE said:
If I must be quite honest, at the time I didn't think of the bigger picture. I shall book an appointment tomorrow!

Good idea! Keep us updated
 
How old are you? I'm very nearsighted myself. As I recall, my prescription gradually became stronger while I was still growing, then stabilized around age 20. This was many years ago, so I don't remember the exact timeline. But definitely consult your ophthalmologist to find out whether your situation is normal or whether something else is going on.
 

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