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Regarding eye power.

2019-11-12 20:43:56
Hello sir.Recently I have checked eye and I found -0.25 in right eye and -1.75 in left one.But at last Doctor recommended me plane glass( in right eye).When I asked the optometrist,she told me that no need to use-0.25 power instead of that I should use plane glass. Why she said so?Should I use plane glass or the above cited power?
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Hello -0.25 is a very small power and sometimes ignored. Thats why there was difference in statement made by doctor and optometrist. You can wear -0.25 power if it gives you clear vision.

Answered2019-11-13 02:54:48

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