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Frequent increase in power
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My name is Akhil. I am a student.
I started using specs from 7 th standard with a power of -0.75 in left eye and -1.25 in right eye. But after using it regularly for 5 years my spectacles power has increased to -1.25 in left eye and -4 in right eye.
Every time when I consult a opthamologist and say that I am unable to see properly, they just increase the power of specs.
After using every new specs my vision will become blur in 1 month.
Can I get rid of my spectacles??
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Power usually become stable at age of 18-21 years of age.
Till then power may increase
Once power is stable, refractive surgery like LASIK is very good option
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Dr. G M Rizwanuddin
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25 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The condition which you have is called Myopia , it increases with age and stops after you attain puberty, that is at the age of 20 to 22, ones your vision is stable for 6 months to one year then you can go in for contact lenses or laser treatment to get rid of your glasses.
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Consult ophthalmologist every year.
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Contact lenses and glasses can be changed but laser ones done is done for good, no going back.
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