Myopia of high degree
Today, one billion inhabitants of the Earth suffer frommyopia. This unpleasant disease, which prevents a person from fully living, makes him dependent on contact lenses and glasses. So, for example, myopia of a high degree is an indication for a caesarean section, in addition, a person with this ailment can not become a military man.
With this disease, people do not see far away, andclose subjects can consider well. Therefore, I call myopia still myopia. The causes of the development of this disease are both acquired and hereditary factors.
So in a person whose parents suffered from myopia, witha greater probability of this disease. Its development is also promoted by significant visual loads, especially if a growing organism is exposed to it. Therefore, myopia, as a rule, begins to develop in school.
During this period it is necessary to carefully monitor visual acuity. Once a year, visit an ophthalmologist, if nothing disturbs and immediately if there are any problems.
Because timely detection of impairmentvision and following the instructions of a doctor helps in 90% of cases to stop the progression of the disease. This will never know what a high degree of myopia is.
Visual acuity is measured in diopters. There are the following degrees of myopia:
- high (from 6);
- average (from -3 to -6);
- low (to -3).
Measures visual acuity and diagnoses an ophthalmologist with the help of special equipment, preparations and tables on examination. He also checks the condition of the fundus.
If the diagnosis is high degree myopia, treatmentcan consist in observing the visual regime, performing special exercises, hardware treatment, wearing micro perforation glasses. In addition, the doctor can prescribe special vitamin complexes, eye gel while working at the computer.
It is imperative to wear glasses or contact lenses that have been selected by the specialist. If they are chosen on their own, it can only do much harm.
It is important to note here that the treatment scheme dependsfrom the degree of myopia and the presence of concomitant diseases. In this case, the disease must necessarily monitor the condition of the retina, as it is thinned and, therefore, its detachment and rupture are possible.
Also, high degree myopia is now treated with surgical methods, which are becoming more popular. The choice of one or another method depends on visual acuity.
Especially cautiously should be combined myopiahigh degree and birth. A woman with this disease planning a pregnancy should definitely visit an ophthalmologist before conception. In addition, she will have to go to him at least three consultations during the carrying of the baby.
Lead pregnancy obstetrician-gynecologist andOphthalmologist jointly decide on the need for caesarean section. Because during childbirth, especially if a woman is treading incorrectly, there is a possibility of detachment or rupture of the retina, which can lead to loss of vision.
Although there are cases when women gave birth naturally to the child with myopia -15 diopters. The decision is made by doctors. Today every fourth kid in the world is born with a caesarean section.
If high-grade myopiato go through a natural way, it is desirable to have an ophthalmologist on them. In addition, a woman must necessarily undergo training and learn to push right.
Thus, myopia of high degree requireswearing contact lenses or glasses matched by a doctor. Surgery is also possible. It is important to follow all recommendations given by an ophthalmologist. Treatment scheme depends on visual acuity. Particular care should be exercised during childbirth with this disease.