My 3 year old was diagnosed with mild astigmatism in one of her eye at her 3 year well visit. Her pediatrician referred to opthamologist. I am trying to get an appointment for her. Has anyone dealt with this and are glasses required in all cases??
My 3 year old was diagnosed with mild astigmatism in one of her eye at her 3 year well visit. Her pediatrician referred to opthamologist. I am trying to get an appointment for her. Has anyone dealt with this and are glasses required in all cases??
coconut / 8472 posts
I have had astigmatism in both my eyes, but it has changed over my lifetime. I only know about it because I've been wearing contacts since I was 16. It does mean I don't see as sharp as I could, but it's not that big a deal. I'm not sure what happens if you have an astigmatism but don't need glasses.
cherry / 209 posts
@ShootingStar: thanks. I have myopia from very young age and havw been wearing glasses since grade 3. I just don't want her to get glasses at such young age
apricot / 264 posts
My 4 year old son was referred to an eye doctor after failing a screening at school. He has astigmatism in his right eye and required glasses. We are also now patching the left eye two hours a day to strengthen the right eye. It's improving. The doctor said she would like to get him to 20/30. He's currently close to 20/40. Don't know if he'll always need glasses.
pomegranate / 3438 posts
We just went to the optometrist for my 5 year old because the pediatrician was concerned. He has a very mild astigmatism but does not require glasses. The doctor gave us a prescription and said he could wear them at home if we want him to but not required. We will re-evaluate when he starts kindergarten later this year.
There are quite a few kids in his class that wear glasses and it doesn't seem like it's a big deal for any of them.
cherry / 209 posts
@Mamatimes3: @KT326: thanks hopefully we will get clarity after her appointment with opthamologist.
apricot / 264 posts
@Jass: my little boy doesn't mind the glasses really. He hates the patch! Hopefully, your daughter's eyes won't be bad. I understand not wanting her to wear glasses so young. I joke my son got his bad eye from me!
pear / 1767 posts
I have a mild astigmatism and I do not wear glasses. I haven't dealt with it with respect to a child but I know that it doesn't really affect my vision much (I was diagnosed with it in my mid-20s).
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