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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

I got detected with cylindrical lense problem kn my left eye quite late. Please help me i do not want to get operated

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you can use specs or toric contact lens. ...  Read More

My right eye cylindrical -0.50 and spherical -0.75 should i start using glasses ..My left eye is normal ..Only long vision right is blur when I focus by closing left eye

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Live life with both eyes open.. if you have no eye strain in day to day activities there is no need to make spectacles ! Not using glasses with not harm your eyes in any way. Maskatieyeclinic Opposite ...  Read More

I have 0.5 cylinderical eye sight in my left eye. I don't have any other problem, like headache etc. Do I need to wear glasses. Can I fix it with my diet, yoga or other hobbit. Thank you sir in advance..

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Hello A. I am sorry but there is no medicine or diet to get rid of glasses B. As this power is very small, if there is no headache or other visual symptoms then you can avoid glasses ...  Read More

Hai..I am 21 yr old wearing specs for last 5 Yrs, recently I was diagnosed with cylindrical vision of .25 on my right eye only with -2.25 power and -2.5 on left eye. I would be greatful to know the causes and treatment for cylindrical vision....

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Hello This is negligible cylindrical power I am sorry but there is no treatment except glasses or lasik ...  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

My 6year daughter has cylindrical power of right eye -2 and left eye -1 with 5axis.is there any possibilty for it becomes normal by age grow...kindly advice me...and whether she has to wear glasses all the time expect sleeping time

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As your daughter continues to grow her number is likely to change. Do not Worry about it. You should keep it under check every 6-8 months. It is preferable she wear her glasses as much as possible. ...  Read More

Hi I have -4.5 with 2 cylindrical power as my eye sight I don't want to use spects with this power can I go for laser treatment is it possible

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It depends on your corneal thickness and corneal topography. ...  Read More

My son who is thirteen years old has 0.50cylindrical on his right eye. His left eye is normal. can we avoid it without using a spectacles??

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If the vision in affected eye is weaker than 6/9 then yes .he must use glasses. ...  Read More

My daughter just completed 6 years. In regular eye checkup, she got cylindrical power -1.00 in both eyes. Is this normal power in this age? Do we need to wear powered glasses all the time or we can ignore the glasses?

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As children are not able to express their issue, it’s better to use the glasses to get a crisp vision and continue regular check up with ophthalmologist to monitor the power change. ...  Read More

Is this possible that the reading for cylindrical and spherical is wrongly detected due to the eye not dilated or the kid was exhausted and not supporting the test procedure

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Good evening For younger kids, especially if we are checking glass power for the first time, it is always better to do a dilated evaluation ...  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

My right eye is flickering on and off for few days. I use spectacles as well and my lenses are cylindrical. It flickers for some time and then stops. This happens frequently now. Is it something serious or nerves related ?

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Destress, get adequate sleep Consult sos ...  Read More

I have secondary ocular hypertension in my left eye floaters are occurring in my eyes and my Right eye also when it will clear sudden redness is appearing in my left eye and some sharpe pain In back side of eye above my teeth for past 5days

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Please consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination ...  Read More

I had lasik in 2016 december. I never faced dry eyes problem. I just visited an eye doctor for an opinion as I was having bit heavy eyelids while focusing for long time. He did some fluroscein test which irritated my eyes because of which I had to put his suggested moxigram dm. I left using it after 3 days and after that i again started feeling som

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There is no need to panic. Please use lubricant eye drops profusely. May be 6 to 8 times a day for a few weeks and then continue to lubricate your eyes. Dryness of eyes generally increases after the ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I’ve been experiencing persistent strain in my right eye since 2020. I’ve tried various prescriptions, including spherical, cylindrical, prism correction, and vision therapy, but none provided lasting relief. Recently, a cylindrical-only prescription reduced the strain significantly, though mild discomfort remains. I came

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Hi, what kind of vision therapy have you tried. Also, what point of the article are you highlighting? Yes I can provide solutions and guidance for persistent eye strain. ...  Read More

I've had right-eye strain since 2020. Various treatments, including prism correction and vision therapy, didn’t help. Recently, a cylindrical-only prescription reduced the strain, but mild discomfort persists. My dry eye test results: NIBUT – 9.6s (OD), 17s (OS); Tear meniscus height – 0.30mm (OD), 0.26mm (OS); Lipid layer thickne

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Better to get a schirmers test done too. Dry eyes could be contributory though. Avoid direct contact of qir towards your eyes. Re-direct your fan and ac vents. Decrease screen time. Take frequent brea ...  Read More

I have been experiencing eye strain in my right eye since 2020. I have tried various treatments, including combined spherical and cylindrical corrections, prism adjustments, and vision therapy, but none provided relief. Recently, I started wearing only cylindrical correction glasses as prescribed by an optometrist on January 4, 2025. While this has

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Hi Correct prescription of glasses plays important role in reducing the eye strain.As you have already mentioned that after changing specs the strain is reduced,that means it was primarily due to inco ...  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

Hello Sir , Recently my daughter is facing problem in seeing black board she is 4.5 years old. we visited opthalmologist and observed she is having Short eye sight of -2.75 Spherical , Cylindrical - and Axis 0 Degc in both eyes. and her vision in both eyes are 6/9 with glasses doctor prescribed her eye glasses . And Some where I heard child will d

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If vision is not accurate without glasses , also,I see that it doesn’t improve to best vision even with correction of numbers,so it becomes necessary that she wears the spectacles . Periodic check ups ...  Read More

Does astigmatism and cylindrical power mean the same? I have spherical and cylindrical power and I'm using toric lens for astigmatism. Is it okay?

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Yes, both the terms are the same.For astigmatism toric lens is prescribed for better clarity. ...  Read More

Hello, My ENT asked me to continue acquazide 12.5(twice daily), absolute 3g and paxidep cr 12.5 for my cochlear hydrops(meneirs disease) . Recently i have acquired cylindrical power in my eyes(see attached) but after wearing glasses for a week the right eye vision is not clear. My question is those above medicine can cause eye problems such as glu

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Unlikely. Pl consult ophthalmologist for 2 nd opinion. ...  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

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

I am feeling constant eye pressure around one eye especially in morning and sleeping position of sleeping in back. Sometimes I have blurry vision sometimes not. Sometimes my one eye is watery. I have been diagnosed with dry eyes so am currently under medication.Does lubricant drops cause this? Or it is something else. Also my cylindrical power is c

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Hello mam/sir, Glasses which you are using may not be correct..that is why you are having blurred vision..using lubricants will not cause any side effects.. Please once have refraction check up in hos ...  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

For past 3-4 days I have clear mucus discharge from eyes. I don't know whether I have harshly rubbed inner corner of eye due to itchiness. i could notice pain when mucus comes out and I constantly feel something inside eye. Also I notice a problem of pain in left eyebrow and nose connecting region whenever I see screen. I have -0.75 in right eye an

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May be Allergic aetiology.pl identify the Allergen and avoid them.you May need antibiotic eye drops. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  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

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