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Why Am I Having Problem In My Eye Sight ?
I had perfect vision but noticed for a few weeks i couldnt read when looking down i had perfect vision but noticed for a few weeks i couldnt read when looking down or when things are close but long distance fine same week i had a outbreak of shingles due to finding my grandmother dead but my eyesight is still not right cant see when looking down i am a young 48 no history of eyesight problems in family perfect vision untill the week of my granmas death tried to read the paper sitting at table with head bent down and couldnt see properly blurred 3 days later massive rash went to doctors who diagnosed shingles due to stress /shock but my eyesight is really wrecked with close work cant see or read anything close up or if i look down went to optician and he thinks eyes are fine and just my age so has given me magnifying glasses but i am stuffed without the glasses
Wed, 23 Feb 2011
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you have what is known as presbyopia,to be corrected by glasses,they should not increase the object size other wise they will cause headache.They should make the object clear but of the same size.Preferably once the stress passes off you may regain your previous status,in the meanwhile you can increase your working distance and increase illumination
you have what is known as presbyopia,to be corrected by glasses,they should not increase the object size other wise they will cause headache.They should make the object clear but of the same size.Preferably once the stress passes off you may regain your previous status,in the meanwhile you can increase your working distance and increase illumination
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Dr. M.S.Ravindra,
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Sir, The shingles certainly can weaken, but at your age, it is common that you need reading glasses for near work. However see an eye specialist & confirm that structurally the eyes are healthy. Herpes Zoster certainly can affect the eyes, badly. Take lot of nourishment, good & Heatlhy food. Rule out diabetes by a proper blood check. Wear the glasses whenever needed. You can continue to do exercises, travel and do desk work. Please use TEAR drops as frequently as needed. Thanks, Sincerely, Dr.M.S.Ravindra, www.karthiknetralaya.org or .com, Bangalore
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