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I am 24 years old girl. 6 years ago my eye power was RE-4.5 ,LF- 3.75 NOW my power is RE-4.75 ,LF-4.5 IS it very harmful or bad for my eye .is it unexpected ???
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It's not much but if you want to get rid of the glasses then get the lasik done.
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Power usually become stable at age of 18-21 yrs
This increase in power is expected and nothing to worry
Lasik is a very good option to get rid of glasses
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It might be intraclinic variation or difference in refraction as usually the power does not fluctuate at this age.
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get a dilated refraction done
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Dr. Vijay Shinde
Ophthalmologist
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Usually the Myopia (minus number) stabilizes by 18-20 years of age. The difference you are getting is very small and can be due to change in clinics / optometrist as well.
You can consider LASIK surgery to get rid of the glasses.
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