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Is using normal eye glasses power for lazy eye harmful?

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Hi doctor,

I had cataract operation four months ago. My left eye vision has improved from +5.0 to +2.5 with glasses. My right eye vision is +7.0. My right eye is a lazy eye, which my brain does not use. I only look through my left eye. Since I do not use this right eye, can I make the right lens of my glasses +2.5 like the left eye?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

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DOMS

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

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Hello,

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Your one eye is amblyopic, so vision will not improve with any lens power. Yes, you can use glasses of same power (+2.5 D) in both the eyes. This will not have any harmful effect on your eyes.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 9, 2018
Reviewed At May 21, 2024

Education:

DOMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

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

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Education:

DOMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

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

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