Is it true that nearsided ?

Question

people with a prescription of minus 5 are in greater risk for retinal detachment is this probably a myth?

Answer 1

How come ophthalmic "techs" and opticians answer these questions when they have no credentials?

Answer 2

Yes, very myopic people (nearsighted) have a long eye, which means that their eye is more egg shaped, leading to a greater risk of suffering a retinal detachment.

But that risk factor is largely for people near their 70's.

Answer 3

The term is nearSIGHTED...not sided...so many people say that.

High myopia ( nearsightedness) does create a very real and increased risk....not so much at - 5.00...but once it reaches into the - 8.00 region, it is much more of a concern.