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My son is diagnosed with cylindrical power in right eye 1.50 left eye 1.75 he should regularly use eye glasses is it serious con dictionary to have cylindrical power

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He must use glasses regularly. It's not a big problem.. ...  Read More

Doc, If Astigmatism is Present With KCN, Will The Cylindrical Power Of Eye Must Change Frequently? Inform Me Doctor, Pls.

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Yes it can change frequently!As the mentioned age is 14 years , refractive power will change!And if not using the glass properly! ...  Read More

Doc, If One Get Astigmatism With Progressive Keratoconus, Will His/Her Cylindrical Power Of Eye Must Change Frequently? Please Exactly Answer This Question, Doc And I Will Be Very Very Grateful To You.

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In Majority cases of Progressive keratoconus, Cylindrical power changes and hence change (mostly increase) in the Minus Cylindrical power gives a clue to the treating general ophthalmologist about ref ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Madam, In my recent eye check-up i found that my power has been decrease from -4.00 to -3.5 in both the eye and there is cylindrical power of -1 in both eye. So is it a good sign or bad that my power has been decreased without any treatment or opretion ? And do my Cylindrical will get reduced over-a-time if i start wearing eyeglasses that

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It is highly unlikely that the power will get reduced. For refractive surgery, you can connect with a nearby ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

I am wearing cylindrical glass of power -2.75 left and -1.25 right. Can i get rid of the power issue by undergoing any surgery.

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You may remove your glass by smile LASIK but I will never advise you for lasik because your power is small & there is lots of advantages in later life if you are myopic by around -2 D ...  Read More

My sister has spherical power of 4 and 5 apart from cylindrical power of around 2.5 in both eyes, she's 30 years old. I am worried for her will she remain ok

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Hi, If he vision os 6/6 with glasses, you need not worry. ...  Read More

My daughter has -1.25 cylinderical power in right eye and -1.0 cylinderical power in left eye. Is it serious? Does she need to wear glasses all the time? Is it curable? If yes then how? Does this increase as time goes by? Is there any medicine available to help her?

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She needs to wear glasses regularly . Please visit your ophthalmologist every 6 months to 1 year. ...  Read More

I am getting frequent headaches,my vision feels heavy and my right eye hurts. This is happening since I started wearing my glasses with cylindrical power. Can cylindrical power cause this??

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Usually cylindrical power reduces eye strain and headache in case of doubt regarding your spectacle power I would ask you to consult a nearby Ophthalmologist for a dilated refraction and to rule conv ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with cylindrical power of both eyes of eye power -2.0 (both eyes) I want to no which glasess wil give clear vision.. I heard that blue cut lenses wil give lots of headache and will not give clear vision is that true.. is that true please guide me..and also weather should I go for Crizal or Zeus.. or I can go for lenskart or an

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Good morning....all glases are made for improving your vision....important thing is that you are using the correct refraction. There are many type of lenses available in market....anti-glare, blue cut ...  Read More

My right eye power is Cyl=-0.25,axis=5 and left eye power is CYL=0.5,axis=180.My age is 26.so if I don't wear glasses then it will increase or not.

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If you wwar glasses, you would be able to see clearer and will not have a headache. If your cornea is okay. Your number should not increase, if you dont wear ur glasses ...  Read More

I had -1.25 in both eyes for past 12 years. In recent eye checkup (which I had after 3 yrs) shows my power as -0.75 and -1 in spherical and -0.50 in cylindrical in both the eyes. Why did my eye power increase? Isnt it supposed to stabilize after a certain age. I do not work in computer too.

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Don’t worry Minute changes can occur ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My son had a fall when he was 6 years old and got epidural hematoma surgery done in the right side of the brain. Recently he had a very bad forehead pain at the sides of the forehead. We showed to eye doctor and he told he has power -2 in right eye and -3 in left eye with axis 20 in right eye and 160 in left eye. I wanted to know whethe

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Your son’s refractive error (myopia and astigmatism) is not related to the previous head injury or surgery; this is a common, unrelated eye condition. Just continue regular eye check-ups and use presc ...  Read More

Hello Doctor. My age is 21 years and I m big for my face, although it seems a nice fit to me and others. I wanted to ask that will my power keep on increasing like this? Shop owner said it will increase slowly with age. Is it true? Or do I have any problem with my eyes? Or is it because of screen time. I'm preparing for competitive exam so almost a

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Generally slight variations in eye power is common till the age of 21-22...by age 22-23 generally eye power stabilises...dont worry it wont go on increasing for lifetime....after your power gets fixed ...  Read More

Sir my age is 20 years actually in July I got eye checkup then my power is 0.5 cylinder in both eyes and 0.25 spherical in both eyes now last month in December I again go for eye checkup then doctor check and told no spherical power needed vision is improving but cylinder power is 0.75 I asked why cylinder power increase he told you are 20 year old

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Hi Pain under eye brow is usually caused because of not wearing appropriate power in specs.As you said your cylinder power is increased you should change your specs accordingly.Cylinder power usually ...  Read More

Hi sir / ma'am, My son 9 years old has been diagnosed with - 1.5 power in both eyes. Does he need to wear spectacle s ?

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Hi Definitely he needs to wear specs because power is more.He cannot see the board in his class clearly and he will eventually develop strain and headache if he doesn’t wear specs. ...  Read More

Can eye power be reversed -1. 75 I had myopia when I was 15 and it was -1. 5 and then it increased to -1. 75. I have spectacles but I want to get my power back. What should I do?

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Please use the prescribed glasses regularly. More often than not increase in spectacle power is due to inconsistent use of spectacles. Also there is a chance that your eye sight can reduce as you age ...  Read More

My daughter is 18 months old and we recently observed she get teary eyes while watching tv even for 5-10 mins. Hence we visited paediatric eye specialist, doc said that my daughter might have tear duct blockage due to which tears come and she also checked her eye power. By checking from machine and lenses, doc said my daughter has cylindrical power

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One can wait for refraction when the power is small. Eye develops over a period of time. Upto 10 years of age there are changes in the front portion mainly and from 10 years to about 18 years the eye ...  Read More

Hi Doctors My wife has -4.25 cylindrical power in left eye and she also has keratoconus What is the best available treatment for this disease to avoid glasses

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Please upload corneal topography. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Hi, I have attached eye test report. Please let me know If I should wear specs all the time. Already purchased specs. Thanks

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Yes you will have to wear spectacles regularly ...  Read More

My kid is 6 yrs old . She has eye pain for past week . No discharge no red . Went for eye check up in a reputed hospital . Machine power read was -0.5 and -1 cylindrical . Dr advised to go for dilated study . At that time dr told that there is no power . Eye pain and headache might due to sinus . Is it true . But machine shows power . Dr told eye i

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Please consult for detail evaluation. ...  Read More

Hi I have cylindrical Power since the age of 15. But over the period of yrs one eye power went but right eye power has reduced but still there. 180 axis -1.25. A) Should I wear glass all the time because I see all well and only when stressed and do overstrain I get headache and thats when I wear glasses? B) Is there any serious concern or to worr

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Yes wear glasses regularly. Nothing to worry. Get annual eye exam ...  Read More

My 6 yr kid has left eye -0.5 and right eye -1 cylindrical power (without dilation) . For past two months she is going for archery and Bharatha natiyam classes .is it require glasses or automatically it will resolve . In family no one has used glasses

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Regular usage of spectacles adviced Follow up regularly to paediatric ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

My Right eyes Spherical Power Nil but Cylindrical Power +0.50 and Axis 180 Degree.. My Left Eye power Plano. Both eye addition power +1.50. Should I wear Spectacle for all time or only when I reading please. Kindly Suggest for Farsighted Astigmatism that When should I Spectacle Just for Reading Purpose or All Time please.

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Progressive Glasses would be ideal Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

I am having myopia from 4 years when i started wearing specs my power was -1.5 in both eyes after every 6 months it increased constantly now it has been 4 years now it reached-3.5 and -3.25 in right and left eyes with astigmatism 0.5 in left Doctor please tell why it is not stopping now I'm 16 or it will increase more I do tests after every 6 mont

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You are too early to think about glass removal procedures. Get a proper consult and wear your glasses regularly for now. Maintain a regular follow up with your ophthalmologist and maintain a healthy e ...  Read More

I had my prk surgery 12 days ago and this is my before and after vision Left: -4(sph)/-3.5(cyl)/170(ax) Right: -4.5(sph)/-3.25(cyl)/180(ax) Left: +0.25(sph)/-2(cyl)/159(ax) Right: -0(sph)/-1.75(cyl)/8(ax) I am worried that my cylindrical power has not come down significantly. Before surgery, I was told I would get 80-90% of my vision within 10 d

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It may take few weeks for vision to be completely sharp,clear after prk. PRK has more healing time as compared to LASIK. Do regular follow up with operating surgeon. ...  Read More

Hello sir / Ma'am This is regarding my daughter's eye chkup..PFA.. I Am really shocked that at the age of 5yrs her power is so high.. I want to cross chk n then only will get her spectacle made.. Plz have a look..should I go for another round of chkup.?

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She needs to have refraction under atropine cyclopinisation. Hyperopia astigmatism is not unusual in children. Keratomwtery and Corneal topography may be required as well. There is no need to panic. . ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I want to know that how does the axis parameter in the lens power impact the eyes. I am a 28 yr old female and having myopic eyes. I wear powered glasses. I recently went for an eye checkup and optician said that there's no difference in the eye power and I can continue with the same specs. then I got checked my glasses for their pow

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Axis variation is very small Manual acceptance is more reliable than machine readings. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Does cylindrical power increase with age? My 10 year-old son is having 4 in the right eye and 2 in the left eye. What is the maximum limit in cylindrical power? What will be the consequences in the near future for my child?

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Kindly refer to the answer given for your previous question ...  Read More

Does cylindrical power changes with age. My daughter is 12 year having high cylindrical power in both eyes. When is first diagnosed with high cylindrical power, Doctor has done topography two years back which came normally. However, subsequently her cylindrical power is increased by 0.75 in both eyes.

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Yes it does especially during teenage years. However meet an ophthalmologist and repeat the corneal topography. If it is normal, I will advice periodic follow up ...  Read More

My 8 year son was diagnosed with cylindrical power of 3 in one eye and 2 in another eye, no spherical power. Whether it is serious ? Doctor said that it is because of size of cornea. He has done slit lamp test and advised for follow up after 6 months. Whether I should do any other test for my son ? And what are the precautions I have to take th

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Use glasses regularly. Avoid rubbing eyes Can do corneal topography if really worried. Consult sos ...  Read More

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