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What do childs eye test from ophthalmologist mean , r eye sph -1.50 cyl +0.25 axis 180 l eye sph -1.25 she is to be assessed again and wear glasses 5y?

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Nearsighted: She is just nearsighted meaning she can't see things far away. She just needs glasses.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Refractive error: Your child's eye prescription indicates that he/she is mildly myopic (nearsighted) in both eyes (the minus numbers) and has a minimal degree of astigmatism in the right eye (indicated by the power and axis listed). This is a very mild, typical prescription for children. When they get to their teenage years, then they often will become more myopic and may need glasses change every year or two.

Answered 2/26/2014

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