Can a 9-year-old child's astigmatism in the right eye be cured?
Disease description:
My child is nine years old. His teacher just told me that he might have astigmatism in his right eye. Can astigmatism in a nine-year-old's right eye be cured?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen You
Children with astigmatism cannot be cured, only corrected. Astigmatism occurs due to changes in the curvature of the cornea; some children have it congenitally, while others develop it from incorrect eye usage habits later in life. Take your child to a professional ophthalmologist as soon as possible for an examination. Once astigmatism is confirmed, they should immediately start wearing prescribed corrective glasses for astigmatism. Pay close attention to your child's eye habits in daily life, avoid staying up late, and ensure adequate rest.
