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Cylindrical Power
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
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes it can change with age. Avoid rubbing eyes
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
It can change with age, avoid junk food.inlude green leafy vegetanles in your diet
Outdoor activity should be increased.
Avoid rubbing of eyes.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Yes, cylindrical power can change with age. Infact spherical component can add to the prescription with age.
Please ask her not to rub her eyes and to minimise work on mobile wherever possible.
Ask her to play outdoor games.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.it will change with age.pl consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes it changes with age
It increases more, if child is rubbing eyes regularly and watching a lot of screen time like mobile.
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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