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My 9 yrs old son has got -0.5 power for both the eyes. Does he need to wear glasses full time or only while studying/ watching phone? Is there any chances of his glasses will be removed in future?
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Regular eye checkup is necessary.
Child should wear the glasses continuously.
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Child should not be watching phone!
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Dr. Sana Rasheed
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
To use continually
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl use the glasses continuously. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Right now use it continuously.
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