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Fear of vision damage
I'm 36 yrs old diagnosed with borderline glaucoma i have -5.5 sph vison for the last 15 years doctor suggested -6 sph vison but I have been having many problems wearing -6 spects can I wear my old vision spects i have no problem with -5.5 i have new spects also with -5.5 pls guide I'm the only breadwinner
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You may go back to your old prescription as an over correction of myopia often gives rise to eye strain. You need to have a complete check up for glaucoma which includes optic nerve head and retinal nerve fibre analysis; vital field analysis and central corneal thickness measurement. A family history of diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma are among the risk factors. Smoking and tobacco consumption is another risk factor. Please have a complete discussion with your doctor. Do not worry.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult local ophthalmologist
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Dr. Pavitra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Chennai
You can have dilated refraction done once and confirm the power prescription.
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