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Child Having Cylindrical Power. Right Age For Laser Surgery?
Hi I am a mother.my daughter is 4 yrs old and had her eye check up today and we figured out that she is suffering from cylindrical power. Her report says avg for right eye+1.25 sph -2.50 cyl and left eye+1.25 sph -2.25 cyl. Iam really worried for her.can u please tell me if its curable or the number can decrease with any sort of remedies and also when is the right age for laser surgery . Thanks a worried mother
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
Hi
Refractive errors are common in children and its great that this has got timely detected in your child. At present you must make all efforts that she should comfortable lay and constantly wear her prescription so as to ensure right visual development . The number should be rechecked every six months. It will keep on changing with growth of her eyes. Ensure her vitamin and mineral rich diet.
Laser can be done after 18 -20 years of age. Prevent her from rubbing eyes.
Take care
Refractive errors are common in children and its great that this has got timely detected in your child. At present you must make all efforts that she should comfortable lay and constantly wear her prescription so as to ensure right visual development . The number should be rechecked every six months. It will keep on changing with growth of her eyes. Ensure her vitamin and mineral rich diet.
Laser can be done after 18 -20 years of age. Prevent her from rubbing eyes.
Take care
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