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Refractive Error

2026-07-03 18:02:08
My son is 3 years old, he doesn't interact much and doesn't and doesn't follow instructions. Recently he has been diagnosed with refractive error in both eyes. The doctor has prescribed a minimum number as of now -2.00 Cyl in RE & -3.00 Cyl in LE. He said his LE number can be more. There is a sph number also. Can someone tell me what needs to be done. As I have seen at multiple places the number keeps on increasing until 18 years of age. Also the doctor has prescribed Pataone drops once a day and ecotears plus (Sodium Hyaluronate 0.18) drops twice a day. Any suggestions and help matters.
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The child needs retinoscopy under homide and that will tell final specs number.. You need regular eye checks to see the increase in number

Answered2026-07-05 07:19:18

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Kindly consult a paediatric Ophthalmologist for dilated refraction and for glasses. Better to start using glasses, if not the child will start developing Amblyopia ( lazy eye ). Eye drop patone is basically for allergic conjunctivitis. I personally don't think whether eye drop eco tears plus is required in a 3 year old. Do consult a paediatric Ophthalmologist at the earliest.

Answered2026-07-24 08:14:35

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Pl have Retinoscopy. Pl consult.

Answered2026-07-06 06:28:27

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