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dependent on them. In the authors’ experience Immediate effects of not wearing
the only way to correct refractive error is by corrective spectacles are short-term and
using refractive correction either in the form of reversible in case of early intervention, while
spectacles or contact lenses. Exception being long-term effects lead to permanent loss of
the cases with the accommodative spasm visual capacity and binocular function of eye.
leading to the development of pseudo-myopia
secondary either to over correction of myopia Proper examination is required to identify
or uncorrected low hyperopia. In such instances conditions of accommodative spasm and
patients are advised not to wear habitual glasses insufficiencies which need appropriate
or even sometimes, prescribed cycloplegic measure to correct it. All other conditions
agents to relax their spasmodic ciliary muscles. require proper optical aid for its management.
GIST AND SUMMARY Therefore, it is recommended that the
patients should go for a regular eye check-
It is well recognised that ocular up and wear corrective glasses and also
anomalies induced in patients with refractive go for a regular follow up as advised by an
error not using optical aids are many and optometrist.
can be categorised into immediate and
long-term effects. N.B.: References will be provided on demand.
FIGURE 5 - CONDITIONS WHERE
REFRACTIVE CORRECTION IS
RECOMMENDED
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