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For the given eye power, what should be the power of the contact lenses?

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Hello doctor,

I have a power of 4.00 SPH, cylinder 0.50, an axis of 180 on OD, and a power of 3.75, cylinder 0.50, and axis OD 165 on OS. What type of contact lenses should I choose? What should be the power of the contact lenses? Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte

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Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. I would suggest a contact lens power of -4 in OD and -3.75 OS, the same as your spherical glass power. So buy Spherical contact lenses with the power mentioned above. The cylinder is insignificant when converting glass power to a contact lens in your case, as it is only -0.50. Thank you.

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Published At July 25, 2022
Reviewed At August 10, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

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Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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