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Why my number keep increasing?
My eye number keep increasing now it increased from -3 spherw to -5sphere and -1 cylinder does it also increasw in future? How could i improve it or stop my mypia from increasing
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The eye number is related to the eyeball length. As your height stabilizes, the number also stabilzes. So wait till the age of 18-21. After that there are many options available if you dont want to continue with ur glasses
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Hi, your power keeps increasing as you get older till about 18-19 yrs of age. that's part of the growth process. The increase in power is related to more of near work, gadget use and frequent rubbing of your eyes.
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avoid rubbing your eyes.
don't spend too much time with your gadgets like mobile phone, laptop or TV.
Take breaks in between.
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It will increase till the age of 18 years , till the time your height also increases. After 18 years , it will stabilise & you can also opt for LASIK treatment
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Dr. Krishna Bhojwani
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
29 yrs exp
Nagpur
It's related to natural growth process. Normally the growth of body takes place till the age aid 18-19 years.similarly there is growth of eye balls till that age.you can expect the stabilization of of power after age of 19 years.
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