A prescription of -5.00 diopters indicates moderate-to-high myopia (nearsightedness). Due to the elongated shape of the eyeball, you have a slightly higher risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, early cataracts, and macular degeneration. Regular annual eye exams are crucial to monitor these risks. To manage your vision, standard treatments include prescription glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgeries like LASIK or PRK once your prescription stabilises. While low-dose atropine eye drops can slow myopia progression in children, they do not reverse existing myopia in adults. Lubricating drops can help with dry eyes but won?t alter your prescription. Please consult your ophthalmologist for a personalised care plan.