Question
The child is five years old. After myopia and astigmatism testing, the left eye has 50 degrees of myopia and 150 degrees of astigmatism; the right eye has 75 degrees of myopia and 175 degrees of astigmatism. Do they need to wear glasses? What are the precautions to take in daily life?
Answer
If glasses are not worn, the child will not be able to see clearly in class, which could affect learning and lead to visual fatigue over time. Glasses are not the cause of increased prescription but are used to correct vision problems. When the glasses prescription changes, the lenses should be replaced promptly. For young children, it is important to pay attention to eye hygiene, have regular check-ups, and avoid eating too much sugar.