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My daughter has sperical vison
Hi, My daughter 5 year oldhas spherical vison -3 and -4. Does it increase with age?.is there any possibility to slow down progression.? Min what percent it will increase ? I am attaching the details.kindly suggest
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In children power does increases with age. Please seek consultation.
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Yes it may increase with age Lutein, zeaxanthin are part of the carotenoid family of antioxidants . They  are found in the cells of many types of plants and human retina. these nutrients may help: suppress inflammation defend against free radicals and oxidative stress enhance the sharpness of your vision improve your visual contrast sensitivity reduce glare impairment protect eye tissue from sunlight damage reduce cell loss and death related to eye disease protect your eyes from harmful blue light. But It will not reduce your glass power It may help to maintain the power The highest amount of dietary lutein is found in leafy green vegetables, such as: spinach broccoli lettuce parsley basil leeks peas With that outdoor activities and decreasing the duration of near work like digital devices have been reported very helpful. And monthly follow up is needed for thorough slit lamp examination and glass power and compliance and any retina complications
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There are various methods to stop the progression. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Hi, There is a possibility that the number may increase over a period of time.  Try to minimize screen time. Visit your ophthalmologist regularly. You can discuss with your ophthalmologist the  usage of  eye drop atropine if the number is increasing.
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