Can pathological myopia be cured?

Everyone should be familiar with myopia, which is usually caused by long-term improper use of the eyes. However, there is a type of myopia that is pathological, which is related to genetics, and the degree of some pathological myopia is quite high. When we find that a child has this type of myopia and start treatment, we definitely hope that it can be cured. So, can pathological myopia be cured? Let’s take a closer look below.

The onset of rational myopia has obvious genetic factors. In addition, biomechanical factors are also another important factor in the etiology of high myopia. Long-term reading and fine visual work are one of the important causes of simple myopia, and can also deepen the refractive power of pathological myopia.

After pathological myopia occurs, the degree of myopia is relatively high, so glasses are needed for correction. If you don’t want to wear glasses, you can go to an ophthalmologist for laser treatment, which can also restore your vision.

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There is currently no specific treatment for pathological myopia. The following measures are generally taken:

1. Wearing glasses

Wear corrective glasses early and wear them regularly. As myopia gradually worsens, glasses should be constantly updated. In addition, you can prepare a pair of contact lenses and wear them from time to time, and replace them in time as the refractive power increases.

2. Treatment of the cause

For patients with secondary systemic or ocular degenerative diseases, treatment is directed at the cause.

3. Surgery

The most commonly used surgery is refractive corneal surgery. For severe myopia, a type of surgery with high refractive correction efficiency can be chosen, such as excimer laser in situ keratomileusis, epikeratology, etc. Some people also try refractive lens surgery. For progressive pathological myopia, the posterior sclera is reinforced by bypassing the posterior pole of the eyeball with fascia lata, allogenic scleral strips, dura mater or silicone sponge, hoping to prevent the progression of myopia and reduce the occurrence of fundus complications.

5. Treatment of complications

For example, glaucoma can be treated with medication and surgery; cataracts and retinal detachment can be treated with corresponding surgical treatments; subretinal neovascular membrane and macular hemorrhage can be treated with laser treatment and photodynamic therapy; severe macular lesions can be treated with foveal shift surgery, etc.