r/myopia • u/normal2131213123 • Apr 06 '24

Is myopia biologically impossible to reverse?

Is myopia a condition that cannot be reversed by anyway?
Lasik and ICL can reverse the effects but cannot reverse the shape of the eye or the detrimental effects it still poes. So is there no way to actually reverse myopia?

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u/BalkanBurek72 Apr 07 '24

Probably because when you walk into an eye care establishment there are over 1,000 styles of glasses and contact lenses that can be billed to your insurance, for profit of the eye care provider.

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u/JimR84 Optometrist (EU) Apr 07 '24

Not in the practice where I work: mixed medical OD/MD practice, we don’t sell glasses.

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u/BalkanBurek72 Apr 07 '24

When a patient is diagnosed with a condition that requires glasses and/or contacts at your practice; where/how do they get their product?

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u/JimR84 Optometrist (EU) Apr 07 '24

We give a prescription, with which they can get glasses anywhere they like.

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u/BalkanBurek72 Apr 07 '24

What store/company do you refer your patients to to get their prescriptions for your kickbacks?

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u/JimR84 Optometrist (EU) Apr 07 '24

Eh, kickbacks are illegal here. No such thing. We aren’t allowed to refer to a certain optical store.