Question
Male, 6 years old, the child has myopia and his eyes have been particularly itchy and red with some bloodshot veins. After examination, the child was diagnosed with astigmatism. Is taking cod liver oil effective for nearsightedness?
Answer
Generally speaking, amblyopia is a physical disease of the eye, and taking cod liver oil is generally ineffective for amblyopia. It is best to go to a regular top-tier hospital for a detailed examination and to wear corrective glasses in a timely manner. Regularly return to the hospital for detailed examinations and timely replacement of new glasses. In addition, functional training should be done regularly to improve the correction of amblyopia. Different causes can lead to different symptoms, and patients need to go to a regular top-tier hospital as soon as possible for systematic and standardized examinations so that they can be treated according to their symptoms. Moreover, patients should maintain regular lifestyles, do well in cold prevention and warmth preservation, eat light and soft foods in daily diet, ventilate frequently, and drink hot water more often.