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I have dry eyes. Will reading glasses help?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female. I had undergone myopia correction surgery (LASIK) some eight months ago. The surgery was successful and the ophthalmologist said my vision was at 100%. Before that, I had used glasses since I was 12 for myopia and astigmatism. My myopia kept evolving and I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are three reasons for your dry eyes. Firstly your continuous work at computers known as computer vision syndrome. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), commonly referred to as laser eye surgery can cause dry eyes. Lastly, Tablet Sertraline can cause dr... Read Full »
Can I use Progressive contact lenses for presbyopia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old male. I have been wearing spectacle lenses for myopia since my late teens. I have recently developed presbyopia but have not switched to progressive lenses. Now I am working from home using the laptop. I do not wear spectacles while working and do not face any diffic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com, I have read your query carefully and saw your previous prescription (attachents removed to protect the patient's identity). Now I will answer the first question about eye strain. Yes, not wearing spectacle does cause strain on the eyes, and in the long term, the patient... Read Full »
Kindly review my eye examination report and give your opinion on my eye health.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old male. I never had eye issues before. I did a routine eye examination and attached my reports. My queries are as follows; What exactly does my report says? Is it progressive? Can it be reversed? Do I need a reading glass? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). This is an average age-related phenomenon, and it is termed presbyopia. It starts at 35 to 36 years in females and around 40 years of age in males. Your power will increase with age. There are... Read Full »
I use glasses but still have difficulty in reading. How to solve this?
Query: Dear doctor, I am 33 years old and I am using glasses for the last two years. My glasses numbers are right side is 3.5 and the left side is 1 but it is difficult to read books or newspaper. Can you help me? What can I do to solve the problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There could be two things that can cause a difficulty with your reading vision. Firstly, you could have developed premature presbyopia and although this is less likely given your young age, this condition is on the rise nowadays. In this condition, you will find it... Read Full »