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Redness In Eyes Caused Expansion Of Thin Circle And Increased Sight To Cylindrical. How To Treat It?

THE CIRCLE STARTED AS A THIN LINE AT THE LOWER END OF CORNEA THEN AS TIME PASSED REDNESS IN EYES CAUSED EXPANSION OF LINE INTO A THIN CIRCLE THEN NOW IT HAS EXPANDED TO A STAGE WHERE IT HAS INCREASED MY SIGHT TO 5 CYLINDRICAL. PLEASE SUGGEST THE CAUSE AND TREATMENT FOR THIS. THANK YOU.
Thu, 23 Jan 2014
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There is no such ring which can have increased cylindrical power. Astigmtism is manifastation of curvature of cornea. An ulcer in cornea after healing can contract and change the curvature. Your condition is to be examined by an eye doctor and advise.
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Redness In Eyes Caused Expansion Of Thin Circle And Increased Sight To Cylindrical. How To Treat It?

There is no such ring which can have increased cylindrical power. Astigmtism is manifastation of curvature of cornea. An ulcer in cornea after healing can contract and change the curvature. Your condition is to be examined by an eye doctor and advise.