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Myopic astigmatism
Hello doctor,
My daughter is 10 years old. When she was 8 years old doctor had giving her -2d sph power in both her eyes. Now the power increased and it is -3.25 sph and -.5 cyl. In both her eyes. I very afraid because of the progression of powers. What should I do ? Thank you in advance
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Power will increase further and will stable at age of 18-21 years of age.
To decrease speed of progression , she can use low dose atropine eyedrop (0.01% concentration) every night before sleep.
Start this eyedrop under guidance of local ophthalmologist
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