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Nearsightedness
Not able to read words 5 feet far from him. He is 5 years old now. Pls suggest what can we do to avoid it's further progress during this lockdown.
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Are the parents using specs? If yes, child may need thorough eye check up. If no, screening may help.
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This patient needs cycloplegic refraction with 1% atropin eye oint.consult your near ophthalmologist.
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He needs an eye check up and refraction as he may need glasses
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There is no emergency so relax.
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Avoid too much mobile and reading.
Have good light in his room
If possible let him have day light exposure on roof or balcony for atleast 2 hours a day
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Hi ,, the 5 year old must be requiring glasses . Please wait for another 5 days till lock down is over and get his eyes checked at any eye hospital near you .
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Dr. Sumantra Jyoti
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Panchkula
Will need proper refraction to comment anything.
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Dr. Digvijay Singh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You need to reduce screen time and get him to reduce near activities. He is likely to require glasses and plan for eye checkup after lockdown is over
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Dr. Charu Tyagi
Ophthalmologist
21 yrs exp
Noida
The child require a complete eye check up with cycloplegic refraction .
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Consult an eye specialist
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Avoid excessive use of near screens like phone/tablet
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