Dr. Vaibhev Mittal
Ophthalmology (Eye Care)
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Hi doctor,
My son is 2 years old and has ROP issue in both eyes. The left eye is lasered and has -5 number. And the right eye has -1 number. I am very worried. Kindly suggest what I should do. And what precaution should I take to keep his eyes healthy?
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Give your child glasses. Get his eyesight checked with glasses. If there is any amblyopia, I suggest you start patching therapy. His power will increase with an increase in age. Power usually becomes stable at the age of 18 to 21 years. I am sorry, but there is no medicine or exercise to get rid of glasses. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a very good option for this but it is possible only after age of 18 years. I hope this will help you.
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