A 35-year-old member asked:

Cylindrical power of -.25 in both eyes..is this considered bad?

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Dr. Howard Pomeranzanswered

Ophthalmology 30 years experience

Astigmatism: This is a nearly negligible amount of astigmatism and should not be responsible for any significant problem with vision.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Cylindrical power -6.5 in both eyes, is this really bad?

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Dr. Tim Conradanswered

Ophthalmology 36 years experience

This is : A large amount of astigmatism. You should see a corneal specialist to evaluate your corneas for a ectatic disorder like keratoconus.

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Is it necessary to have a constant cylindrical power in both eyes before doing zyoptix operation?

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I have cylindrical power of -0.5(both eyes) and axis 90 on right and 85 on left..What are the corrective measures i need to follow?

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I have a cylindrical power of -0.5 (both eyes) with axis 90 on left eyes and 85 on right eyes. Is it necessary to wear my glasses all day?

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My son is 5yr & both eyes has -1.50 cylindrical power. Right eye axis is 10 & left eye 175. Is Spec needed at this age or can cure through right diet?

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Really bad eye vision(11(spherical), -2.5(cylindrical). Does this mean i need contacts?

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