r/myopia 4h ago

A non invasive procedure?

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Hello, this is gonna be a short question:

in the future are there gonna be non invasive procedures to reverse myopia or slow it down like a ton so basically it's like just set to that for your entire life.

Ik right now there are no "natural" ways to reverse it.

But in the future just maybe, just maybe there will be a way?

I want to live long enough for this to actually happen.

That's all.


r/myopia 18h ago

Vivity Mini-Monovision Worth It If Tiny Print Still Requires Readers?

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I’m trying to make a final decision before cataract surgery and would really appreciate opinions from people who have been in a similar situation or from eye professionals.
I’m 45 years old and have a very dense cataract in my left eye. My right eye already had cataract surgery a few years ago and has a monofocal lens.
My current vision with the right eye:
Distance is good.
Computer/intermediate vision is good.
I need reading glasses for small print.
The surgeon is recommending an Alcon Vivity EDOF lens in my left eye with mild mini-monovision to improve near vision.
They told me that if they target more near vision, my distance vision in the left eye won’t be as sharp as my right eye.
My priorities are:
If possible, I’d love to read at about 16 inches without glasses.
If that’s unrealistic, then I want the best overall vision with the least dependence on glasses.
Here’s what worries me:
I’m a locksmith. My job often requires reading tiny instructions, tiny serial numbers, looking at lock pins and wafers, and reading ingredient labels or medication bottles. These are much more demanding than just reading a restaurant menu or using a phone.
From everything I’ve researched, it sounds like even with Vivity mini-monovision I will probably still need reading glasses for those tasks.
If that’s true, I’m wondering whether I’m giving up some distance sharpness without actually eliminating my need for readers.
So I’m trying to decide between:
Option 1:
Vivity with mild mini-monovision, hoping to reduce my dependence on glasses for everyday activities while accepting that I may still need readers for fine work.
Option 2:
Target the left eye for distance to better match my right eye, accept that I’ll need readers for close work, but maximize binocular distance vision.
For those with a similar setup (one monofocal eye and one Vivity), I’d really appreciate hearing:
Do you still need readers for tiny print?
Can you read nutrition labels or medication bottles without glasses?
Can you do precision work?
If you had to do it again, would you still choose Vivity, or would you target distance instead?
I’m looking for honest real-world experiences more than optimistic expectations.
Thanks in advance.


r/myopia 1h ago

Opinion on laser for operculated holes

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Hey everyone! Wanted to just get some feedback if anyone’s been in a similar spot. Had some floaters come on two months ago and occasional flashes and some holes were found.

My retina specialist said that they are tiny with no fluid and encouraged monitoring vs. laser but laser wouldn’t be bad idea. I’m leaning towards laser just to get it out the way since I travel a lot for work, also to rural areas for a decent duration. Im 26. -0.25 in that eye. No trauma or anything, little random tbh!

Just curious to hear anyone’s experience or regrets. Appreciate it a ton!!


r/myopia 4h ago

Is it possible to improve eyesight?

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So, lately, I’ve been worrying about my eyesight. I’m 15, and I’ve had glasses since I was around 9/10 if I remember. My eyesight has gotten quite bad lately, at a quicker rate, and I’m not sure what the measurements actually are, but it’s pretty bad. I can just barely see what I’m typing when extending my arms at full length. Lately, it’s been hurting my eyes to read stuff on my phone, and gives me this weird feeling in the back of my eyes. My screen time has definitely been around doubled since the summer holidays have began, and it’s reallyy bad. (10hrs average right now, previously about 5hrs average on school days). I don’t have a phone addiction or anything, about 1/4 of the time I spend in my phone is using references to draw. I can tell I’ll probably be pretty much blind by the time I’m like 21, so I was wondering if I could naturally improve my eyesight? For the last few days, I’ve been walking outside without a phone for about 40 minutes, but idk if that actually does anything. Any advice to improve eyesight naturally? ( if that’s even possible )


r/myopia 4h ago

Vision still very bad after Scleral Buckle

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Hello,

I have had a Scleral Buckle surgery in my right eye because I was diagnosed with retinal detachment due to a retinal hole which caused vitreous liquid to slip up under the retina and cause it to de-attach. (This was 3 months after I had lasik surgery which corrected my vision in both eyes from -6.75)

It has been 3 months since the Scleral Buckle surgery and all the pain and swelling are gone now.

However, the vision in my right eye is still very bad, I can still see the world wavy due to the vitreous liquid. In low light, it is technically blind because I see 70% darkness and can't distinguish anything. I can see so many flashes of light all the time.

I have seen my doctor 3-4 times after the surgery and he said everything is going great.

Any advices on what I should do?


r/myopia 7h ago

High prescription (-7 to -8). New glasses have ghosting unless I push them up. Frame too big or optical center issue?

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r/myopia 19h ago

Myopia at 16

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I got myopia and I really want improve my vision my degree is currently -2.00 on both eyes but it improved to -1.75 after hopping on fishing as my hobby but I feel like it got worse after I stopped any advice?


r/myopia 16h ago

I have myopia ,

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Hello guys i see everyone here who has myopia that makes me think is everyone serching for a way to actually improve eyesight naturally here ? cause iam , I have around -4.75 or something but it got worse and it might have went around -5.5 and i dont want to go to doctor either casue i dont like it , but i want to see clearly , i have read many books on how to improve eyesight naturally but i am trying to apply it rather than reading , i have figured trying to search for what works only got me searching but now iam starting to apply them and i will let you guys know how it goes for me , today is July 22 2026 i will post every week from now on here , on how it goes ,
What i will be doing is
I use phone and laptop a lot so
using phone and laptop less
taking break every 30 mins
Will start doing palming
Blinking movement and breathhing
shifting ,swinging

{ What i figured = after reading books about improving eyesight is , making these things a habit is the ultimate way to improve eyesight cause its not possible to always do this consiously , so making them habit one thing at a time is the way to go

- For myoia
Breathing is most important : always breath from belly and dont do sallow breathing ,
Relax : always relax when you feel something relax , relax is the way to go ,
Palming : palm to relax ,
Stop staring
try to look at distance time to time
swing , sway ,
Stop tunnel vision and looking at one place for long time
Make sure your eyes moves and dosent stays rigid : having eyees move is the way to rest , eyes rest by moving not by staying still .
Walk : take a walk stay outdoor just for a while , i figured when walking always walk and dont stare on ground have a imaginary ring like a saturn around your arms length where you wont see try to see beyond that so you dont stare near while walking , it helps when you are outdoor to use Peripheral vision

If you guys have any question or experience which helped you i would be happy to know as well it might help me and you we all to improve our eyesight naturally , thanks for your time ,

also i have made a website which dosent need anything you can check it you can just listen to it if you cannot read as well , i have made it easier for people to listen and know what might be helpfull for improving your vision journey.
https://eyesight-book.pages.dev/