Eye power determines the clear and sharp vision of an individual. Eye power increases when an individual constantly strains their eye. Glasses or lenses may be required to help correct eye power and improve eyesight.
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Is there any other way than LASIK to correct myopia?
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday, I checked my eyes for the first time as I started to have blurred vision in the right eye. I can have it due to cell phone usage, excessive stress, and daily crying. The right SPH was -2.50, CYL was -0.50, AX was 2, and the left SPH was -2.25, CYL was -0.50, and AX was 1. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have myopia with astigmatism. You need to use glasses. If you do not want glasses, you can go for contact lenses. Your number needs to be stable for a year before going for LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses) surgery. Also, corne... Read Full »
Kindly suggest whether my eye power fits with my state medical test criteria?
Query: Hi doctor, I am attaching my eye prescription. I am also attaching my medical test criteria for state police service rank. Please mention whether I meet the given eye power. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.On seeing your criteria and test results, you are having a combined power of -4.50 including cylinder. It does not fit your prescribed criteria. I suggest you do a dilated refraction to know your exact power and also do a color vision test. Read Full »