I have a cylindrical power in my left eye with an axis of 180 should I be worried about this? Would I need corrective surgery or is it manageable with glasses or contacts? Just trying to understand if this could affect my vision long-term

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Cylindrical power is manageable with glasses or contact lenses; surgery like LASIK is optional and based on personal need and stability.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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However if there are fluctuations in eye power then there is a possibility of some recurrent eye power even after the LASIK surgery. Therefore it is important to ensure that the eye power is stable for the last 1-2 years before planning LASIK surgery

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