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Does my 4.6-year-old need eye glasses
My son is 4 years 7 months old. His cycloplegic (after-drops) refraction showed:
Right eye: 0.00 SPH / −1.50 CYL × 180
Left eye: 0.00 SPH / −0.75 CYL × 150
Vision recorded as 6/9 in both eyes
The rest of the eye examination was normal.
The ophthalmologist recommended glasses. I'm wondering whether glasses are necessary immediately, or whether it would be reasonable to wait 6–12 months and repeat the eye test, since children's eyes can change as they grow.
Has anyone had a child around this age with a similar prescription? Did you use glasses immediately, or monitor for some time?
Looking mainly for experiences from parents and, if possible, pediatric ophthalmologists.
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Initially to start do use the prescribed glasses and further course can be decided at the next consultation.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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Standard medical guidelines generally recommend correcting astigmatism at this age if it reaches 1.50 to 2.00 diopters or if the child exhibits symptoms. While a child’s eyes undergo rapid changes and development, delaying correction can carry risks. Potential clinical alternatives to address this include immediate full correction, a conservative trial of partial correction, or close monitoring with a repeat examination in 3 to 6 months.
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Kota
Go for glasses as recommended.
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