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My age 26 now. iam wearing glasses for eye sight(distance vision) since 7 years, i checking my eye sight every year, every year my sight increased. But___ First time shockingly___ this year my eye sight decreased:- 1)Left eye power (before 4.25 - now 3.75) 2)right eye power (before 3.50 - now 3.25) How doctor ?

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Either you might be using a bit higher correction or this time a little undercorrection is given. May take a second opinion and compare the both numbers. ...  Read More

I have minus eye power and my present eye power is -3 ..why is it increasing so rapidly? was first diagnosed in the year 2016 with -.50eye powers..

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Please get a cycloplegic refraction done. Sometimes stress itself can increase the power. Share your last 5 years records as well. Are you a Subaru’s by any chance? What is your profession? ...  Read More

I am 20yrs old im having eyesight-4 now.it started when i was 14yrs old with -2power.it is going on increasing.how to decrease so that I don't need spectacles

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Myopic power is inherited from either mother or father side & is basically hereditary in nature ,maximum increase in myopic power takes place between 13 to 21 yrs in male & between 13 yrs to 1 ...  Read More

I have -3.25 power in both my eyes how did i decrease my eye power it ever decrease or not i uses glasses

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Hi... There is no known natural way of removing power. However, you can do Lasik and get rid of the glasses, it is a tried and tested procedure. If not, try using contact lenses. ...  Read More

Today i did my eye check up. Previously i had 3.75 power for right eye, and 4.25 power for left eye But now (3.25 power for right eye, and 3.75 power for left eye) ophthalmologist told me your eye power decreased ? Sir how is it possible will decrease power ? My age already 26 years. then how my eye power will decrease ? Are ophthalmologist checked

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I have eye power. In left eye 0.25 in the right eye -1. 75. What are the ways I can cure or come back to normal. What are the things I should do to get my clear vision back.

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Hello I am sorry but there is no medicine or diet and exercise to get rid of glasses This will increase and will become stable at age of 18 years-21 years of age Refractive surgery like LASIK will hel ...  Read More

Hello I am 18 years old boy . I have miopia and I have - 1.5D on both eye . I just started wearing glass. So my concern is should I wear them to read books. And if my eye power can decrease.

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you must wear your spects during study also. the chances of decreasing the power is not possible except by lasik operation which can be done after the age of 20yrs ...  Read More

My age is 22 why my eye power is not stable till now its increasing -3.50 when it will be stable.or decreased

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Hi...mostly by this time power stabilizes for most ...but in some, may not. Also 0.25 to 0.50 difference , alteration in sphere / cylinder is possible if you check at 2 places ,by 2 people . So if you ...  Read More

I have -4 power in left eye and - 0.25 power in my right eye what kind of eye power is this called

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Hello You have anisometropic myopia ...  Read More

Sir, Please I want to know that plus eye power is more dangerous or minus eye power. In case of less than one plus eye power if spec are not used for some time then it is harmful or not.

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Hello A. Neither plus is dangerous nor minus power B. It is not harmful but yes.. There may be visual symptoms and asthenopic symptoms like headache etc ...  Read More

Hello Doctor. My age is 21 years and I m big for my face, although it seems a nice fit to me and others. I wanted to ask that will my power keep on increasing like this? Shop owner said it will increase slowly with age. Is it true? Or do I have any problem with my eyes? Or is it because of screen time. I'm preparing for competitive exam so almost a

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Generally slight variations in eye power is common till the age of 21-22...by age 22-23 generally eye power stabilises...dont worry it wont go on increasing for lifetime....after your power gets fixed ...  Read More

Hi sir / ma'am, My son 9 years old has been diagnosed with - 1.5 power in both eyes. Does he need to wear spectacle s ?

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Hi Definitely he needs to wear specs because power is more.He cannot see the board in his class clearly and he will eventually develop strain and headache if he doesn’t wear specs. ...  Read More

Can eye power be reversed -1. 75 I had myopia when I was 15 and it was -1. 5 and then it increased to -1. 75. I have spectacles but I want to get my power back. What should I do?

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Please use the prescribed glasses regularly. More often than not increase in spectacle power is due to inconsistent use of spectacles. Also there is a chance that your eye sight can reduce as you age ...  Read More

Hi, I have attached eye test report. Please let me know If I should wear specs all the time. Already purchased specs. Thanks

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Yes you will have to wear spectacles regularly ...  Read More

My kid is 6 yrs old . She has eye pain for past week . No discharge no red . Went for eye check up in a reputed hospital . Machine power read was -0.5 and -1 cylindrical . Dr advised to go for dilated study . At that time dr told that there is no power . Eye pain and headache might due to sinus . Is it true . But machine shows power . Dr told eye i

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Please consult for detail evaluation. ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I want to know that how does the axis parameter in the lens power impact the eyes. I am a 28 yr old female and having myopic eyes. I wear powered glasses. I recently went for an eye checkup and optician said that there's no difference in the eye power and I can continue with the same specs. then I got checked my glasses for their pow

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Axis variation is very small Manual acceptance is more reliable than machine readings. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Having high power of -5(short sight) in both eyes with cylindrical power of -0.5 in right eye. Can u suggest a good diet ? To decrease the power naturally or to make this stable. Carrot and omega-3 daily??? Which omega-3 capsule is good? Please suggest. Thanks.

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You can consume diet rich in vitamin A but that'll not reduce your glass power. You can under go refractive surgery to get rid of glassess. ...  Read More

My eye power is increasing 0.25 on average each year, and I am now 30 years old. Does this happen in this digital age or is it something to be worried, moreover I was asked to do a test and it was normal

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It is common in the digital age for the number to increase. However I would recommend you get tested to see if your number has actually increased ...  Read More

My sister has spherical power of 4 and 5 apart from cylindrical power of around 2.5 in both eyes, she's 30 years old. I am worried for her will she remain ok

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Hi, If he vision os 6/6 with glasses, you need not worry. ...  Read More

I have checked my eye power is -.25 should I wear glasses or avoid it? I gave some problem when I see mobile and computer

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Hi, It's better you use Blue filter/ anti reflective glasses. ...  Read More

My eye power has changed from -8.50 to -9.00 in the left eye. While in my right eye, the power has changed from -10.50 to -11.00. Is it very necessary to make new glasses or should I continue with the old one? Please Guide. Thank You!

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Hi, It's a small change, but better to purchase new glasses. ...  Read More

My power is -3.5D and -1 (cylindrical) in both eyes. My concern is that from now I'll have to work more on computer. So will it increase my eye power? How to make it stable? Also can I opt for Lasik surgery?

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No it won't increase and yes you can opt for Lasik surgery ...  Read More

My left eye power is spherical is -1.75 and cylindrical is -1.00 and axis is 170 degrees Do I need to wear Toric contact lens? If so what should be suggested power?

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Yes, please use toric contact lens in left eye. ...  Read More

My left eye power increased by 0.75 after 6 month but my vision is 6/6 at the age of 28 what is the reason? Why my left eye power is not stable at the age of 28

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It's Difficult to comment unless examined,you need to be evaluated for the same ...  Read More

I have provided my eye power measurement Can you please calculate how much eye power I have... ... ..

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You have Myopic Astigmatism. The power is written on your chart.pl have vision test, and Refraction. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Since 1 week I feel I see better in left and less in right eye ..normally when I see ..I feel left eye overpower right eye ...why it is happening...is anything serious... am I need glass ...or anything serious...any doctor from bhubaneswar...I want to visit

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Please consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination ...  Read More

Hi, I am currently 29 and my myopia has not stabilized it's is continuously increasing. Dr have advised that it should be stable after 22-24 years but my eye power is degrading continuously. The bad thing is left eye power has doubled while the right being almost stagnant for over years. I started wearing specs in 2007 with -1.5 and -1.5 now it it'

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Get your corneal topography and optical biometery done. Reappear it after 6 months. This may give some indication on increase in power of lenses. Your past records from doctors will also need to be lo ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Madam, In my recent eye check-up i found that my power has been decrease from -4.00 to -3.5 in both the eye and there is cylindrical power of -1 in both eye. So is it a good sign or bad that my power has been decreased without any treatment or opretion ? And do my Cylindrical will get reduced over-a-time if i start wearing eyeglasses that

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It is highly unlikely that the power will get reduced. For refractive surgery, you can connect with a nearby ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

I'm 24 year old recently I had eye test my reading is -2.75 and -2.25. But previously I had 1.5 and 1.75 suddenly it increases why. At the age of 24 power will become stabilizes right why my power is increasing

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When was ur last power checked ...  Read More

I am having a eye Power of -4 and -4.5 Any treatment where the power can be reduced and what is the probability of not increasing the power in near future and if I opt for lasix then is it sure that I won't get eye Power again in future. Kindly suggest

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You can get refractive surgery done. But there's no guarantee that you won't get glass number in future. ...  Read More

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