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My child is having cyl no.is it curable?

2017-08-18 10:14:19
My kid is 5 yrs old and having -2( Axis 10) & -1 (Axis 170) cylinder number in right and left eye respectively. what can be done to remove no. or something so that no. do not increase.. i am bit worried... pls help
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There is nothing to worry about. Just use the right glasses. Get the number checked regularly, at least once in a year. Just keep a watch if the number goes above 3 ask your doctor about keratoconus.

Answered2017-08-18 11:17:33

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