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Suggest Diet Plan To Reduce Cylindrical Power

Hi, My daughter is 5.5 yrs old now, she has cylindrical power -3.5 at 10 degree in right eye and abt 170 degree in left eye. what could the reason for her getting this power. she is doign 1st std, sitting in last bench. doctor has suggested regular glass for her. i am bit worried on how to improve her power, will making her to sit in middle row in class and good diet help her reduce cylindrical power.
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Let me make you understand the biology behind the process.

The development of the eye and consequently for our binocular vision to develop is 12 years. The eyeball has a specific shape. It adjusts its curvature till 12 years of age and hence the eye power will fluctuate in the beginning years.
Her refractive error (eye power) may increase also, but will attain a steady state by 18 years.
Take her to an ophthalmologist for annual checkup.
Get a retina checkup done.
Ask her to wear spectacles regularly.
Her power will improve on its own.


There is no such diet which can improve her power or correct the refractive error.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing your daughter's good health.
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Suggest Diet Plan To Reduce Cylindrical Power

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Let me make you understand the biology behind the process. The development of the eye and consequently for our binocular vision to develop is 12 years. The eyeball has a specific shape. It adjusts its curvature till 12 years of age and hence the eye power will fluctuate in the beginning years. Her refractive error (eye power) may increase also, but will attain a steady state by 18 years. Take her to an ophthalmologist for annual checkup. Get a retina checkup done. Ask her to wear spectacles regularly. Her power will improve on its own. There is no such diet which can improve her power or correct the refractive error. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your daughter s good health.