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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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 45-year-old member asked:
Cylindrical power -6.5 in both eyes. What does this indicate?
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Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
This indicates: A lot of astigmatism. This much astigmatism should be evaluated for possible corneal problems. Be sure to see a corneal specialist for this evaluation.
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