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2021-02-12 01:35:29
My 4 and half year daughter got 6/9 vision in both eyes, and no other issues. Does she require glasses for this?
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Go for refraction followed by pmt

Answered2021-02-12 06:53:35

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6/9 is an indicator of her visual acuity, you need to get a refraction done pre and post-dilatation to know if she will need glasses

Answered2021-02-12 06:14:21

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Get a cycloplegic refraction done. Only then one can decide. 6/9 vision is just an estimation of her visual acuity.

Answered2021-02-12 05:03:28

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Kindly get a cycloplegic refraction done by an ophthalmologist & then according to the power follow the eye specialist advice.
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After refraction only it can be told

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