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I am nearsighted but doctor prescribed
I am nearsighted but doctor prescribed me 0.50 spherical plus 0.75 plus cylinder
180 degree
Why prescribed plus power for nearsighted person who is unable to see the distant object.
Scientifically is it correct to give plus to nearsighted if yes why?????
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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45 yrs exp
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To give exact power prescribed for you,plus and minus powers can be mixed and can get exact power you need.pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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