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2017-10-05 14:52:30
My eye power is Left eye -4.5D and right eye -5D.I have to appear for an exam where the requirement is stated as TOTAL MYOPIA SHOULD NOT EXCEED -6D. Please clarify the term TOTAL MYOPIA.whether it is for each eye or the collective power of both of the eyes.Is My TOTAL Myopia -9.5D ??
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Hello It means myopia in single eye should not be more than 6 As your myopia is less.. So your are eligible

Answered2017-10-05 16:13:06

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You are eligible , total myopia means spherical plus cylinder , should one is having 3d spherical plus 2d cylinder in one eye = 3+ 1=4, cylinder power is equivalent as half to spherical power ..

Answered2017-10-05 15:39:06

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total myopia means including  cylindrical error.

Answered2017-10-05 15:28:24

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