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Is it necessary for a 2-year-old girl to wear glasses if she has been diagnosed with congenital astigmatism?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My sister's daughter has congenital astigmatism of 4.75 diopters. She is just two years old, but my sister does not want her to wear glasses. Please suggest some treatment.

Hello,

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I am sorry, but glasses are the only treatment option for congenital astigmatism. If the child does not wear glasses, he might suffer amblyopia. I suggest you tell your sister that she let her daughter wear glasses.

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Published At July 13, 2022
Reviewed AtJune 20, 2024

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