Question
How should a child with combined myopia and astigmatism be treated? A five-year-old girl has had blurred vision for over a year. After hospital examination, she was diagnosed with astigmatism and myopia. What treatment measures should be taken at this point?
Answer
Generally, children are born with around 200 to 300 degrees of myopia. As they grow older, the eyes gradually elongate, and the degree of myopia naturally decreases and may disappear. However, if the myopia disappears but the eyes continue to overgrow, it may lead to the development of myopia. Astigmatism should not be overlooked either; if the degree is too high and causes blurred vision, appropriate glasses should be worn for correction. Otherwise, amblyopia may develop due to unclear visual stimuli during the development of the retina. Since the specific situation of the girl is not provided, it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a detailed examination and follow the doctor’s orders for appropriate treatment.