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

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Hi doctor,

My son is 5 years old. His doctor told that he has a cylindrical power of 1 and 1.25. He also said that his muscle power is weak. Is it a must to wear eyeglasses?
Answered by Dr. Shikha Gupta

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Dr. Shikha Gupta is a General Practitioner specializing in Ophthalmology with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut and her DNB at the National Board of Examinations. She is trained in treating eye problems and conditions. Currently, she is practicing inIndraprastha apollo hospital ,Sarita vihar.New Delhi

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Hello,

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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. If he will not use glasses, then he will keep on complaining of headache and keep on squeezing his eyes, which is very distressing. This power will increase with age. So, you need to take all the precautions like improving his diet by including green vegetables. I would also like to know his full prescription whether it is myopic or hypermetropic.

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Published At July 5, 2016
Reviewed At April 26, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shikha Gupta is a General Practitioner specializing in Ophthalmology with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut and her DNB at the National Board of Examinations. She is trained in treating eye problems and conditions. Currently, she is practicing inIndraprastha apollo hospital ,Sarita vihar.New Delhi

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Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shikha Gupta is a General Practitioner specializing in Ophthalmology with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut and her DNB at the National Board of Examinations. She is trained in treating eye problems and conditions. Currently, she is practicing inIndraprastha apollo hospital ,Sarita vihar.New Delhi

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