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I feel dizzy and headache whenever I wear my glasses. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been wearing the same eyeglasses prescription for a few years now. I recently had another eye exam, and not much has changed. However, every time I put my current glasses on I starts feeling dizzy. My vision does not seem quite right, and it is giving me headaches. They did adjus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eye strain after a change of glasses might be due to over or under correction of glasses or improper spectacle frame and centration. So you need to recheck your refraction and lenses whether they are dispensed according to your prescription. If you are having trouble... Read Full »
Why there are red eye, tearing, and uncontrolled pupil movement on wearing glasses in 9 years old?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 9 years old. He got his first prescription glasses two years ago, and it was 1.00 and 1.25. Since he started to wear glasses, he had red eyes, tearing, and after some times pupil goes side to side out of control. Then we were referred to an ophthalmologist. He said my son's s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did he undergo cycloplegic refraction? Cycloplegic refraction means, children cannot be tested for glasses like adults. For children, we have to first put drops like Homatropine to dilate their eyes and then optometrist has to do a retinoscopy to determine the number... Read Full »
Why is my eyesight decreasing every year?
Query: Hello doctor, My eyesight is decreasing every year and now it is -7 in both eyes. How can I cure it and will it be sign of blind soon? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welome to icliniq.com. I have gone through what you have mentioned in your query. It is quite a common sight here to see people as young as you with a power of -7 to -8. So, there is nothing serious in this. You have mentioned that your power is -7 but you have not mentioned how much you are a... Read Full »
Does eye pain while watching TV indicate the need for glasses?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4 years old daughter has an inward turn in her right eye after concentrating for a while. We had an eye test recently. Can you tell me if her results mean she needs glasses as she keeps saying her eyes hurt watching television and readings of her results are: Right eye sph +1.50 cy... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. That is a very normal refractive condition of a 4-year-old child and I would not advise correction. However, you might want to consider reducing the time watching TV along with the brightness of the screen after sunset. Reduced blinking might lead to drying up of the... Read Full »
Will I get a low-vision certificate as my vision is not stable?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old. I have had vision problems since childhood, and my eye vision is not stable; day by day, it is increasing. During my childhood, my eye power was -4 D. Now, my eye power is -8 D. I also have a problem with reading and using laptops. Am I eligible to get a low-vision ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vision should get stabilized by this age. You have pathological myopia. Have you ever got any corneal topography or fundus examination done? What is your corrected and uncorrected vision? For a low vision certificate, the vision problem should not get corrected even ... Read Full »
I have disturbed vision. Is that due to the spectacles?
Query: Hi doctor, I have headaches because of my eye problem. When I checked my eyes, I got a + 0.25 number in SPH, and my doctor suggested using eyeglasses. This is the first time me wearing glasses. When I wear glasses, I see distant objects closer than they are, but when I do not wear glasses, I can see... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel + 0.25 is not a significant number, and I suggest you do not wear glasses. Even if you do not wear glasses, you will not have headaches with such a small number. Headaches can be because of reasons other than the eye. I suggest you visit a physician to rule ou... Read Full »
Why do I have eye pain even after using new glasses?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having dry eyes problem since last four years due to regular eight hours computer use. There is burning also sometimes and reading puts stress on eyes. I consulted a doctor and started using Softdrops daily three to four times before computer use, and taking Retinox tablets period... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are suggestive of dry eyes (computer vision syndrome). There is no permanent cure for dryness. Power on both your eyes is negligible (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In my opinion, if there is no headache then you can avoid these glasse... Read Full »
How to decide the power of glasses?
Query: Hi doctor, I have visited three ophthalmologists, and all of them have prescribed me a different CYL and SPH powers for both the left and right eye. I am confused. I do not know which one is correct. How can I decide the power of the glasses? Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your problem. You are having a problem in deciding the power of glasses to be made. I can give you the following suggestions. Choose the power which is felt the best when you are undergoing testing. Choose the power which has the most precise vision, with n... Read Full »
How can eye power be maintained while using gadgets?
Query: Hi doctor, Due to this lockdown, our online classes are going on from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. After that, for home work purpose we have to use electronic gadgets. I am very worried about my eyes as we spend our maximum time on these gadgets. One thing more is that I am already suffering with eyesight p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to ciliniq.com. It is now imperative to use gadgets nowadays for the online classes in students and that can take a toll on their eyes. However, there is no running away from it atleast at this COVID times. Excessive digital screen exposure can cause 2 things, One is dry eyes and th... Read Full »
Is my eye power diminishing due to excessive masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and have been masturbating since I was 10. Initially, I would masturbate twice a month, but now I do it three times a week. I have not yet reached puberty, thus my penis is little. Will it stop the growth of my penis? Due to a decline in eye power, I had to use power ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Masturbation will not stop your penis from growing. It will increase in proportion to your growing body size. The power of the glasses will increase, and stabilize at 18 years. Thus schedule a yearly eye test and us... Read Full »