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Answered by Dr. Bhavna G.

How to reduce power and quit glasses completely in myopia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Myopia is a refractive error. The change in your refractive correction should be checked every six months to note any progression/improvement. Even a fundus examination is necessary. The refractive correction needed can be given either via spectacles or contact lenses.

April 16, 2026

Can a corneal ulcer be treated without seeing a doctor?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have mentioned, you seem to be having contact lens induced keratitis (corneal ulcer) or marginal keratitis. A corneal ulcer develops when there is a break in the corneal epithelium. Normally, tears play a major role in maintaining the integrity of the corneal epithelium. However, there are several risk factors associated with corneal ulcer formation among contact lens users like overnight wear, duration of wear, lens hygiene practice, dry eye, and smoking.

January 23, 2024

Can antibiotic resistance cause frequent stye?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand what you have been going through. Now, as you can see the pus point at the lid margin, it is an external hordeolum or stye. Recurrences can occur with respect to stye. The reasons being multiple.

November 24, 2023

What treatment can be done for divergent squint eye?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, as you have mentioned that you have had a total retinal detachment (RD) in your LE during childhood, I would like to emphasize on the fact that RD surgery will not help in improving your vision. The squint you are talking about is an adaptive mechanism of the eye towards poor vision due to RD (abnormal retinal correspondence). Even after squint surgery, the vision would not improve. Squint surgery involves either lengthening or shortening of the muscle.

July 18, 2023

Will eye power increase with age in a 5 year old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to what you have mentioned, your daughter has myopia (short sight). It commonly occurs in children due to excessive near work. There is no research that supports diet or eye exercises to improve the condition. However, avoiding excessive near work (such as using mobiles, tablet, computer) helps.

July 12, 2023

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