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Asked for Male, 21 years old from Dehradun
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MBBS, DOMS, MS - Ophthalmology, Fellowsh...read more

Ophthalmologist•Patna
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In day to day life it is very difficult to detect color blindness, till you asked to recognize letters in Ishihara's test, there is no treatment for color blindness ,it is genetically transferred from mother or father side, colour blindness is only manifested in male & females are not colour blind but just they are carrier of genes of colour blindness, with regards.
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Asked for male, 24 years old from Navi Mumbai
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Ophthalmologist•Thane
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You have a refractive error which when corrected to the power that you have mentioned helps you to visualise properly.Similarly with squint though it is a medical condition but not a permanent impairment and also it can be surgically corrected hence it cannot be termed as partial handicap or physical handicap.Therefore it is unlikely that such a certificate can be issued.However you can also check the rules mentioned in your state for qualifying for a status of handicap.This should help you to d...more
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Guna
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Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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The condition is often inherited. Other causes include certain eye diseases and medication. More men than women are affected.
Colour blindness usually involves the inability to distinguish between shades of red and green.
There is no treatment for inherited colour blindness. If colour blindness is caused by another condition, treating the underlying cause can help.
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Please wear shade glasses.
Please maintain distance while seeing.
Every hourly, close eyes for five minutes.
Avoid mobile as more as possible.
It may cause brain damage also sight issue's.
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Asked for Female, 37 years old from Delhi
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Ophthalmologist•Sangrur
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Hello
lasik is very good option to get rid of glasses
Doctor will perform few tests (Schirmer test, Pentacam and Fundus examination) and if all tests are normal then you can go for lasik surgery without fear.
Success rate of LASIK is over 96%.
Asked for male, 24 years old from Kolkata
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Ophthalmologist•Sangrur
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1. There is no treatment for amblyopia at this age.
2. Please do not worry .you will never get blind.
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