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2018-03-14 08:02:17
Does cylindrical power increase yearly ?after 25 years of age will it get stable ?what if cylindrical power increase in pregnancy period?
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Hello A.  Power usually becomes stable at age of 18yrs to 21yrs B.  Minimal change in refractive error is possible during pregnancy

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If you don't use glasses regularly then it may increase or if you put lots of stress and strain then also the astigmatism is likely to increase.

Answered2018-03-14 08:13:07

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