1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Eye and vision

  4. Increasing eye power. Is this normal.

Increasing eye power

2018-10-07 12:47:50
My eye power keeps increasing by an average of -.25 every year ..is this normal. Now my power is about-4.5
124 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Hello Power at this age usually does not increase Minor variation like 0.25 is common and is known as interindividual variability but that does not mean that power is increasing

Answered2018-10-08 02:30:13

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Please share last 2to 3 prescriptions. Box at this age regular increase is uncommon. Though it's not a big hike but we must screen last few prescriptions for proper guidance.

Answered2018-10-07 14:00:42

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Common Eye Investigations Explained!

Dr.Quresh Maskati

Pachymetry: Measurement of the thickness of the cornea – a test done to determine if your cornea is suitable for LASIK o ... Read more

6 Ways to Reduce Eye Strain and Get Rid of Dry Eyes

Dr.Pallavee R Goswami

Computer and other electronic gadgets are nowadays a part and parcel of life. Although there are many advantages, still ... Read more

Tips on how to prevent eye injuries

Dr.Anshu Arora

Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your ... Read more

Impact of Digital Devices on Eye

Dr.Jugal Shah

While working long hours on PC or any digital devices, we forget to blink. Blinking of the eyes 18 times per minute is v ... Read more

Ayurvedic Tips for Eye Care

Dr. Amrita Sharma

Eyes are most important sense organ; for daily activities we depend on eyes but hardly anyone pays attention to eyes unl ... Read more

Various Types of Cataract Surgeries

Dr.Ganesh Munjwal

Types of cataract surgery A. ManualB. Phecoemulsification C. Femtosecond LaserA) Manual cataract ECCE: which NEEDS SUTUR ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Cylindrical Power

66206 Views
1. What is the root cause for cylindrical Power. I just had my eye check up done and suddenly I have got ...Read More

Cylindrical eye power

47229 Views
My son is diagnosed with cylindrical power in right eye 1.50 left eye 1.75 he should regularly use eye gl ...Read More

LASIK Eye Surgery

35457 Views
Age - 24 Sex - Male I have eye power of -2.00 in both my eyes and it is cylindrical as well as spherical. ...Read More

Cylindrical eye power

29840 Views
I am wearing cylindrical glass of power -2.75 left and -1.25 right. Can i get rid of the power issue by u ...Read More

I have a power of 0.5 in one eye

26511 Views
I have a power of 0.5 in one eye, I have to wear glasses or I can skip? and what to do to reduce power. A ...Read More

Eye power issue- 7years old son

69 Views
Hi doctor, My son had a fall when he was 6 years old and got epidural hematoma surgery done in the right ...Read More

Eye pain and headache

56 Views
I used to watch mobile using glasses.I have eye power around -1.50 .But during April, after long screen t ...Read More

Eye drops for reducing eye sight

112 Views
Hi - My Canada eye doctor referred eye drops for my Son -11 years old as his eye sight is increasing ever ...Read More

Contact Lens Power

113 Views
Currently I'm wearing glasses with power: SPH: -5:00 CYL: -1.25 Axis: 180. I want to use B&L contact len ...Read More

Pain in one eye

61 Views
Hi, I have been experiencing pain in my right eye whenever I bend over or smile fully for the past week. ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.