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Dry eyes and eye power question

2021-01-10 17:45:22
Does dry eyes hamper vision. I mean with increasing dry eyes does it mean that my powers would also increase?
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Dry eye will not cause your power to increase. However your quality of vision will be affected if you have dry eyes.. the images will not be very clear or sharp if you have dry eyes

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Dry eyes will not cause power change. But definitely will cause symptoms and decrease quality of vision and quality of life also You can visit us at khanna medicare centre for any further management.
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show nearby ophthalmologist for any such dry eye symptoms

Answered2021-01-11 15:36:35

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Hi Dry eyes may sometimes affect quality if vision. Refraction may not come accurate with too dry eyes. But it cannot change the power.

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