Hello Dr. My nephew is 2 years old. He is having number. We got to know almost 1 year ago when he was squinting his eyes every now and then He is having -10 number. Dr. said as he ll grow up his number increase too. Can not we do something? Also I would like you to know his father is having number too. Thank you.
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Hello 1. at this moment, try to make sure that he wears glasses 2. get his eyes examined every 6 months 3. there is nothing else that you can do
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Dear Lybrate user :- you should wait & watch growing nephew refractive error as well as 6 years age. U should proceed for complete refractive error correction after 6 years age. It will prevent accommodative esotropia BE. Make urgent appointment privately with me for further clarification of eye problems.
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I hope he is wearing glasses regularly. Also please click a few photos while he is reading a picture book, watching TV, coloring etc- near and distant activities. Notice which eye squints, when and how frequently and in which direction. And consult a squint specialist. These answers are important in deciding treatment. Some squints are manged conservatively and some with early surgical intervention. For the eye power, at present no treatment has been proven to decrease or prevent further increase in power. Also, high minus powers have increase risk of retinal breaks- and the child should have a dilated retinal examination 1-2 times a year as recommended by doctor. Since. It is in the family it will be good if all children in family are screened for refractive errors.
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