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I have myopia. What can I do to quit wearing glasses completely?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old boy and I have myopia (2.5 approximately in both the eyes) and I am wearing glasses since two and a half years. Now, I am thinking to quit glasses. What best can I do to reduce the power and quit glasses completely? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Myopia is a refractive error. The change in your refractive correction should be checked every six months to note any progression/improvement. Even a fundus examination is necessary. The refractive correction needed can be given either via spectacles or contact lense... Read Full »
My child had a vision test. What does the prescription mean?
Query: Hello doctor, What does this vision screening mean? OD +0.75 +1.75 -200 @ 156 degrees. OS +2.75 +3.50 -100 @ 4 degrees. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a prescription for glasses for your child. The numbers in the lower row are the accurate prescription that must be used to make glasses for your child. The number in the upper row we can call it as a crude approximation. In the right eye, the patient has a sp... Read Full »
Is looking at the corner of eyes something abnormal in a 3-year-old kid?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a small concern. My 2.9-year-old kid is suddenly looking at the corner of the eyes at some time. And, also play with his fingers, moves them near his eyes some times like flapping when we refuse to give what he asked for. He has some fears as well, like taking a bath in showers.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For looking at the corner of eyes, kindly let me know for how much time in a day is this happening, and what is the frequency in a day and since when is this happening? For playing with fingers and flapping, it seems more of a developmental issue. These are temper ta... Read Full »
What could be the cause of my eye strain?
Query: Hi doctor, One day when I woke up, I realized that lights were reflecting like stars and hallows. I ignored everything because it was not affecting me very much, but now I have extreme eye strain, and when I look at my smartphone, it looks like the phone is curved. I do not know what to do. Kindly h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This may be computer vision syndrome due to digital screen usage. You need to hold the screen four to six inches below your eyesight level and blink frequently. Take periodic screen breaks. Also, try to look at far-off objects during the screen breaks. Regards. Read Full »
Will vision loss in a small kid progress with age?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is five years old. She had redness in her eyes, so we took her to the eye clinic. The doctor examined and found she has 40 % less vision in the right eye and 10 % less vision in the left eye. Sometimes now, she complains of water image when seeing with the right eye. He has... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seeing the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your child has high astigmatism in the right eye leading to poor vision in that eye. The good thing is she has been diagnosed at the right age, so treatment is possible. Start here with glasses at f... Read Full »
Is it necessary to undergo a LASIK checkup if refractory power changes before LASIK surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I went for a LASIK checkup, and I was deemed fit for it. I am 23-year-old and got my eyesight tested last when I was 20 or 21 years old. At that time my number was -2.25 (left) and -2.75 (right). Now it is -2.25 (left) and -4 (right), with 0.75 cylindrical power in both. Should I go for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you plan to undergo LASIK, they will be testing you again to check if you are an appropriate candidate for the procedure. And the rise in refractive power is normal as power can increase till 23 years. Your power must be stable for six months to one year before you u... Read Full »
What is the reason for the dizziness and pressure on my head and ears?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I am 5 feet and 9 inches tall and weigh 250 pounds. I have been feeling dizzy for one week and there is a little pressure on my head and ears. I did a blood test and EKG (Electrocardiogram) and all came good. I am attaching these reports. I am really scared that i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They are all normal. A headache in a patient with a brain tumor is generally dull and aching type. It is worse in the morning and is relieved with vomiting. Nevertheless, the most com... Read Full »
What can be done to reduce myopia?
Query: Hello doctor, I have myopia problem, but day by day it is increasing. What should I do to reduce it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unfortunately, there is no proven treatment available for this condition. People have tried various treatments like intraocular pressure reducing drops, or atropine in children. It is a good practice to get your refraction done six-monthly as using improper glasses is a... Read Full »