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Cylindrical powers and vision 6/12
I recently got my son's eye checked from eye doctor. After check up my son got only cylindrical power in both eyes 1.75 and 2.50 with vision 6/12. Is there anything serious ?
What are the complications of these numbers and vision. What precautions should we take.
Thanks in advance.
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
Please take pediatrics ophthalmologist opinion once
And if he wears glasses regularly, his vision will increase automatically .
May need Amblyopia treatment in future
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May need physical consultation for thorough slit lamp examination
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl ask him to use the glasses regularly. To start with, he may find difficulty, later it will be adjusted. Pl ask him to take balanced diet and green leafy vegetables and fish and eggs etc. Regular check ups,at 6 month interval are necessary. Parents encouragement is essential.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Constant glass usage and regular eye check up at 3-6 month interval advised.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Regular usage of spectacles is must ,if not used he can land up in amblyopia.Get regular follow up to ophthalmologist.
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