Is it must to wear eyeglasses with a power of 1 and 1.25?
Hi doctor,
My son is 5 years old. His doctor told that he has a cylindrical power of 1 and 1.25. He also said that his muscle power is weak. Is it a must to wear eyeglasses?
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is it possible to correct lazy eyes in a 4-year-old?
Hello doctor,
My son is almost four years-old. I got his routine eyesight check-up with dilation today. From the right eye, he could not read the last three lines even with the lenses they put to check vision, and his number is cylindrical minus 2.5. From the left eye, he could see 6/7.5, and his number is minus 0.75. The doctor told me to get him on Saturday again, and he will give him spectacles. Also, does he have lazy eyes? If he had lazy eyes, can this be treated with spectacles? Can he see 6/6? Is lazy eye a severe problem? My only question is, why is he not able to see even with lenses?
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is it safe to spray mosquito repellent near my son's eyes?
Hi doctor,
My son pressed a herbal mosquito repellant spray close to his eyes. I am not sure whether the liquid directly sprayed into his eyes. We immediately washed his eyes and nose as he complained about a burning sensation. But soon it was over, he can see things and recognize colors. Will this have any impact in the long run?
19 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
5-year-old has poor vision. Will eye exercises suffice or does he need glasses?
Hello doctor,
My 5-year-old son has poor vision -2.0. He improves his eyesight by doing eye exercises himself. Should he wear eyeglasses?
22 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
My daughter's left eye closes when she smiles. Is it something to worry?
Hi doctor,
For my 8 year old daughter, her left eye closes when she smiles. This is very prominent and regular lately in the last one month. Earlier, it was very occasional. Is this something to worry? She is far sighted with -0.25 in both the eyes, but does not wear spectacles regularly.
20 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Ophthalmology (Eye Care)