AS a person who is extremely nearsighted, how it is possible that my vision has improved over the past 12 mon?

Question

Speaking in general terms here, my vision is approx. 20/2500 uncorrected. My eye doctor said my vision actually improved some this year. In fact, without my corrective lenses, I can see the detail of a person's face some two feet away (as opposed to not being able to at all this time last year). Is this a sign that my eyes are stabilizing? I've never had this happen before.

(My dad is just as nearsighted and in his "mid-30s", he said, his sight improved a little before it stabilized and it's never worsened or gotten better since.)

Answer 1

I used to be nearsighted but my prescription is only for my astigmatism now. My eye doctor said that as you get older nearsightedness can correct itself or in your case i guess just improve.

Answer 2

I used to wear glasses when I was a child but now I don't have to. Yes, sight can improve over time with a proper diet. Resting your eyes helps too.

Answer 3

There's a good chance you just had too much power in your old prescription.  I see that all the time.  Based on the prescription, you'd think your eyes are "getting better", when in reality you just had an inaccurate old prescription.

Answer 4

Then it's probably genetic/hormones.  I've heard of eyesight improving with proper hydration and certain supplements.  Have you maybe changed you diet and not known other health benefits as great side effects?

Answer 5

Bizarre but true:

My eyesight improved slightly after being diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic and working to control my blood sugar.

Wouldn't hurt to have your family doctor check.