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Permanent solution for asymmetric eyes
My right eye appears smaller and puffier. Recently it has been significant and people have started to notice and point out. What is the potential solution for this? And do i have a slightly lazy eye?
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Please consult local oculoplasty specialist
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The right eye which looks smaller, may have nearsightedness.Lady may needs refraction in optometrist/ Ophthalmology clinic.If refraction in Rt eye is more plus; it indicates Near sightedness ( Hypermetropia). Suitable convex glasses are Tobe given in both eyes for constant use.If difference is more than +3.50 Dioptre in both eyes, Contact lenses are prescribed.Hence we can prevent Amblyopia to develop. Here this lady is not using Rt eye since long and has developed disuse Amblyopia in Right eye ie Rt eye is Lazy.
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Daily Occlusion of Healthy left eye for few hrs , may stimulate fovea of Right eye . Stimulation of Rt fovea by Hadinger brushes may be helpful.But all these measures are successful before 9 years of Age..
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Unilateral Hypermetropia with Amblyopia must be corrected before 9 years of Age
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Hi, firstly we need to evaluate if there is any infection or anything like proptosis. Need more details on the history and excat duration like when did the issue start excatly and how is it progressing and so on. Kindly get in touch with ophthalmologist through online consultation for better evaluation.
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kindly provide more details regarding the conditon.
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consult at the earliest
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl have complete eye examination locally.
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