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Increase in eye power

2017-12-19 10:57:54
Sir one of ophthalmologist has prescribed -2.25 for left eye and -1.5 for right eye whereas other ophthalmologist has prescribed -1.75 for left eye and -1.25 for right eye iam confused which to choosen
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please have another opinion and try all 3 numers with him and get dispensed the best you choose.

Answered2017-12-19 12:53:15

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Hello There is a variation of 0.5D which is common and is known as interindividual variability You can consult local ophthalmologist again and request him to put above power in trial lens one by one and you choose which power glasses give you clear vision Regards

Answered2017-12-19 11:05:32

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