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2017-08-04 19:04:55
My child Prabhav 5 yrs. have Right 6/24 D.cyl. 4.0 axis 180 Left 6/24 D.cyl. 4.5 axis 170 i just want to know how bad is the condition and can it be improved over age by exercise, diet and glasses.
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If it is only cylindrical then it should be investigated further. It can be a keratoconus suspect a cornea thinning disease
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Get. A pentacam done and seek an ophthalmologist opinion

Answered2017-08-05 01:30:07

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