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My eye power is -9 on left and -3 on right. Objects double and get dizzy. How to improve?

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Patient's Query

Dear Doctor,

My eye power is -9 on left and -3 on right. I feel very uncomfortable wearing eyeglasses.  When I see, objects double and get dizzy. How to improve?

Age - 17 years/ female.

Answered by Dr. N. Sathian

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. N. Sathian is a highly experienced Ophthalmologist with extensive clinical practice in eye and vision care. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of eye disorders, ensuring precise and compassionate care. With a focus on advanced treatment methods, he helps patients achieve better vision and long-term eye health. His areas of expertise include cataract surgery, refractive error management, and corneal disorders.

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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Since the power difference in RE and LE is -6 ds, it is inducing double vision because of the difference in image size produced by the spectacles.
  • Since you are only 17 years old, we need to wait until 18-20 years of your age for your eye power to stabilize, and to think about LASIK to reduce power or the difference.
  • Best option available now is contact lens, which does not produce double vision.

Consult an eye care ophthalmologist online for more inormation.

Answered by Dr. N. Sathian
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 17, 2014
Reviewed At May 6, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. N. Sathian is a highly experienced Ophthalmologist with extensive clinical practice in eye and vision care. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of eye disorders, ensuring precise and compassionate care. With a focus on advanced treatment methods, he helps patients achieve better vision and long-term eye health. His areas of expertise include cataract surgery, refractive error management, and corneal disorders.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. N. Sathian is a highly experienced Ophthalmologist with extensive clinical practice in eye and vision care. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of eye disorders, ensuring precise and compassionate care. With a focus on advanced treatment methods, he helps patients achieve better vision and long-term eye health. His areas of expertise include cataract surgery, refractive error management, and corneal disorders.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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