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2018-02-19 09:25:45
My son age is 5 year old and he has -3.5 cyl in left eye and -2.5 cylindrical number in right eye..is there any Problem related to this number
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Hello There is no problem with this power He must use these glasses all the time

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Spectacle numbers are due to a change in the way the eyeball grows. If the number is constant and does not keep increasing then it should not be a problem. In case of the cylindrical power increasing, do get a corneal topography done- this will be suggested by an eye doctor if required
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Get routine eye check ups done

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