the meaning of cyl.is that there are different numbers at different angles of a lens.usually in routine examinations emphasis is on 6/6.if attained by spherical and there is no strain ,then we prescribe it . but when we test with the help of autoref ,this invariably give little or more cylinder number. though while prescribing even the little amount of cyl is considered to be more accurate. but it's always better to find out the comfort levels with or without cyl by subjective testing .because for patients comfort is more important than accuracy. if you have prescribed an accurate number and patient is not comfortable with it then it is useless for him. refraction is not just a mathematical calculation, it's an art.
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Cylinder and axis in specs prescription means that child's eye not exactly spherical so needs power in a particular direction (axis )
It is ok to have some cylinder. It is abnormal if it more than 3.0 D or changes rapidly with time
Then some more special tests are required to rule out other diseases of the eye
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