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Eye sight for 5 year old kid

2022-08-02 01:25:12
My sister's kid is five years old and has minus 12 eyesight. Is it manageable in the future or very serious? Please help
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It’s is not common to have such high powers. Kindly pick a good Ophthalmologist nearby you and have continuous follow up at the same place. Preferably a Peadiatric Ophthalmologist

Answered2022-08-09 16:47:10

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This is high myopia and the kid needs a complete retinal evaluation. Degeneration of retune is associated with such high numbers at times. The power keeps changing over time as also the retinal changes. Please get an evaluation done

Answered2022-08-06 16:08:22

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Atropine eye drop can decrease progression of Myopia . Consult local Ophthalmologist

Answered2022-08-05 08:38:10

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It's high myopia could be pathological. Advice to get refractive errors and retina screened for every 6 months.
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Consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation

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It is high Myopia.you must be careful.pl have detailed eye examination. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Pls bring the child to clinic for further management
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Retina check up
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Don’t give him mobile We are dealing in these cases in our hospital in Jaipur

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