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What To Do If Child Is Diagnosed With Astigmatism?

hi.just recently my 2 year old son was diagnosed with astigmatism in both eyes as what as the pedia optha said to us.doctor said 500 and 400 in both eyes,is it too high?we went to other doctor for second opinion and he said that my son can see well,he observed his activities and it seems that it is not blurred.now,we are confused on what to do.the first doctor prescribed eyeglasses for him..the second one said that he cannot get the accurate grade because my son does not cooperate on other tests and eye exams coz he just cries when being force to do it.please help me answer my questions.tnx
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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its difficult to do detailed eye examination in a 2 year old but many tests can be done in modern centres .eye glasses for a 2 year old needs cajoling and using methods to make them keep it on .It is not easy .Moreover the glasses for astigmatism are different type and can cause other symptoms Astigmatism the grades that you mention i take it moderate.My advise will be to keep regular appointments at ophthalmology centre for children and have a single centre periodic evaluation .May be modern methods of Laser treatment suggexted as he gets a little older or complications of squint or short sightedness develop.
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What To Do If Child Is Diagnosed With Astigmatism?

its difficult to do detailed eye examination in a 2 year old but many tests can be done in modern centres .eye glasses for a 2 year old needs cajoling and using methods to make them keep it on .It is not easy .Moreover the glasses for astigmatism are different type and can cause other symptoms Astigmatism the grades that you mention i take it moderate.My advise will be to keep regular appointments at ophthalmology centre for children and have a single centre periodic evaluation .May be modern methods of Laser treatment suggexted as he gets a little older or complications of squint or short sightedness develop.