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Cylindrical power
My daughter has been said to have cylindrical power of -3 n -4... Can u pls guide on is it v high?( the doctor n optician say it's high )n why does this occur? Is there any way of reducing this power n does she have to wear glasses for lifelong?
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Hi ..
It is slightly in the higher side , yes!
It is basically the structure of eye and many times inherited also. Unfortunately , no way to reduce it .Mostly minus numbers increase with age.
Wear the correct number. If needed, some tests can be done in case number increase further to rule out certain conditions.
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Do not rub Eyes. treat allergies of eyes , if any.
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Dr. Chhavi Jindal
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Helo Mam
Minus 3 or 4 power inclines towards high astigmatism.
You should show her to local ophthalmologist and get her keratometry done as this power at this age is not so common.
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Avoid rubbing of eyes as rubbing will further aggravate this condition.
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She has to wear glasses full time.
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Dr. Pooja Ghodke
Ophthalmologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Good evening mam
Minus 3/4 comes under high astigmatism only but right now important thing is she should get corrective glasses for vision improvement and right development of eyes.
It is usually developmental/inherited.
To know exact reason, detailed evaluation is required then only it will be right to comment
With time only we can understand power progression or regression.
At present , she should wear glasses because vision improvement is really important at this stage
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For further information or management , please show to paediatric ophthalmologist
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