High Myopia

High myopia, or pathological myopia, is not just a strong myopic prescription but an eye condition that can increase the risk of diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

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It affects approximately 2% of the world's population.

It can make the risk of retinal detachment up to 10 times higher than in people without myopia.

Ophthalmological monitoring is key to preventing complications.

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What is High Myopia?

High myopia is a type of severe short-sightedness that usually exceeds -6.00 dioptres and is associated with excessive elongation of the eye. This abnormal growth can cause changes in the retina, the optic nerve and other eye structures, affecting the quality of vision in the long term.

The Difference Between Common Myopia and High Myopia:

🔹 Common myopia: Caused by a slight elongation of the eye and usually stabilises in adulthood.
🔹 High myopia: The eye grows excessively, increasing the risk of eye disease and vision loss.

More than just difficulty seeing at a distance

✅ Blurred distance vision
✅ Frequent need to change your prescription
✅ Greater sensitivity to light
✅ Changes in central or peripheral vision
✅ Flashes of light or floaters
✅ High risk of retinal detachment or myopic maculopathy

If you notice these symptoms or your prescription keeps increasing, it is essential to have regular eye examinations.

Why do some people develop high myopia?

🔹 Genetic factors: If one or both parents have high myopia, the risk increases.
🔹 Environmental factors: Reduced exposure to natural light and excessive screen use may play a role.
🔹 Abnormal eye growth: Excessive elongation of the eye leads to changes in the retina and optic nerve.

Monitoring and prevention to avoid eye complications

Although there is no definitive cure for high myopia, there are treatments that help slow its progression and reduce the associated risks.

Treatment Options:

🔹 Personalised contact lenses and glasses: Correct vision and protect the eyes from visual fatigue.
🔹 Laser surgery (PRK or Femto-LASIK): Indicated in some cases to reduce the prescription.
🔹 Phakic intraocular lenses (ICL): An alternative for patients with thin corneas or very high prescriptions.
🔹 Regular ophthalmological monitoring: Essential for detecting possible complications such as retinal detachment in time.

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Answers to your questions

We answer the most common questions about the symptoms and treatment of high myopia. Here you will find all the information you need to look after your vision with confidence.

Not completely. Laser surgery (PRK or Femto-LASIK) can reduce the prescription in some cases, but it does not correct the elongation of the eye or eliminate the risk of complications.

If it is not monitored, it can increase the risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy or glaucoma, which can severely affect vision.

Yes, but always under ophthalmological supervision, as contact lenses can increase the risk of infection or eye intolerance in some cases.

Yes, especially if their myopia continues to increase rapidly. That is why ophthalmological monitoring from an early age is essential.

Avoid excessive screen use, spend more time outdoors, follow a diet rich in antioxidants and have regular eye examinations.

At least one check-up a year is recommended, or every six months if there are additional risk factors.