India
A 20-year-old male asked:
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?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bruce Sarananswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Probably not: You have a mild astigmatism and at 20 years of age, are probably able to see quite well without glasses. If you get headaches when you read you might consider glasses.
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Low power: This is a very small corrective power. Many would not have given glasses at all for a correction this small. It sounds like you have already purchased them - sorry about that in terms of the expense. You will not need them during daylight hours at all. They might provide a little extra clarity at night or when it is raining. You certainly don't need to wear them all the time.
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Last updated Aug 16, 2022
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