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Medical Conditions - High Eye Power

High eye power, also known as high myopia, is a pathological condition. The person with high power will not be able to spot far-away objects due to degenerative changes in the back of the eye. This pathological myopia affects vision and is not corrected by contact lenses or glasses.

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What criteria determine a candidate for LASIK?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through the data posted. There will be certain factors that you should fulfill for eligibility to get LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis).

If I do not wear spectacles for an hour,will it increase my eye power?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. Ideally speaking spectacles should be worn always.

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My kid's eyeball size is quite big.What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that your kid is having myopia (short sight).

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This is the fourth time I am changing my spectacles. I have a headache. What do I do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the history, it seems that you are having a refractive error with frequent change of spectacles.

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I have an eye power of -4. Will my child also have similar eye problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having myopia of -4 dioptres in both the eyes since school days. The treatment for this condition includes: Use of spectacles.

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Can my 7-year-old son's myopia be corrected naturally?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Myopia is a progressive condition, and the progression depends on the pattern of eye growth and development, which is not predicted accurately.

Is it must to wear eyeglasses with a power of 1 and 1.25?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding your child. Yes, he definitely has to use glasses as you said that your child is having cylindrical power in both eyes.

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Does a two year old with eye power need to wear glasses?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The retinoscopy that has been done is the final refractive error.

Can high myopia progress to cause total blindness at a young age?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have high myopia. It is usually axial myopia, where the eyeball size increases.

What precautions can be taken in a kid with high eye power?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through what you have mentioned and understand your anxiety about your son's eyesight.

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