That's a really important question. High myopia isn't listed among the well-established risk factors for geographic atrophy (GA) in current research. The known risk factors that have been identified include:
- Age — risk quadruples every 10 years starting at age 50
- Family history and genetics — having relatives with AMD Show Full Answer
That's a really important question. High myopia isn't listed among the well-established risk factors for geographic atrophy (GA) in current research. The known risk factors that have been identified include:
- Age — risk quadruples every 10 years starting at age 50
- Family history and genetics — having relatives with AMD raises your risk
- Smoking — past or present
- Sun exposure — especially without UV-protective eyewear
- Unhealthy lifestyle — poor diet, lack of exercise, high cholesterol
- Light-colored eyes or skin That said, high myopia does affect the structure of the eye, and it's always worth raising specific concerns like this directly with your eye doctor. They can assess your individual situation and monitor your retinal health closely.
Regular eye exams are especially important for keeping track of any changes over time.
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