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Child 8yrs eye treatment

2016-04-16 03:33:39
My 8 yrs child with symptom AMBLYOPIA EX ANOPSIA in one eye. Should continue with glass till 16 or go for laser to reduce power. Already operated for squint 5 yrs back.
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Hello dear Ur kid needs glasses and most important patching therapy. Forget about LASIK n start patching therapy

Answered2016-04-17 15:38:58

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No lasers surgery before 18 years. Continue spectacles till then & consult your eye doctor frequently .

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Continue glasses.annual eye check up....vision will be same after lasik which usually done after 18 yrs of age once power stabilises. .....

Answered2016-04-16 18:01:12

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