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Cylindrical Eye Power, Difficulty Reading. Prescribed Powered Glasses. Treatment?

Hi Doc, My Daughter was having problem reading the school black board so i took her to an ophthalmologist . he did retinoscopy. his diagnosis is that she has a cylindrical power of (-)1.50 at 180 degrees. he suggested (-).75 powered glasses. she is going to turn 5 years this september. please tell me if this test was enough to reach this conclusion. Is there any way to cure this?
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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hello,
if she is comfortable with black board reading then no need to think,and there is no cure,keep a regular follow p 6mthly eye check up.can consider laser treatment after 18 yrs of age.
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Cylindrical Eye Power, Difficulty Reading. Prescribed Powered Glasses. Treatment?

hello, if she is comfortable with black board reading then no need to think,and there is no cure,keep a regular follow p 6mthly eye check up.can consider laser treatment after 18 yrs of age.