Question
A 7-year-old girl says she cannot see distant objects clearly, and she also has trouble reading the blackboard during class. She is very worried about the situation getting worse. How should one treat a child’s myopia?
Answer
The diagnosis of your child’s myopia seems to be basically correct. Vision correction to 0.4 and 0.5 is still considered acceptable. In fact, the treatment for myopia mainly occurs before the age of 12, with the best treatment being before the age of 7. The treatment for myopia cannot be rushed, and it is not a quick fix. In addition to the thorough examination and guidance by the doctor, it also requires cooperation between the child and the parents. Otherwise, it may be twice as hard for half the result and might even be abandoned halfway through. The main treatment involves wearing glasses, covering one eye, and meticulous training exercises, along with treatments using myopia treatment devices. It is essential that treatment is carried out with the cooperation of the doctor, child, teacher, and parents.