Question
The child has been experiencing vision problems for some time, and the parents are worried whether it is astigmatism, and are also confused about whether medication is needed. They hope to receive professional advice.
Answer
The development of a child’s vision is a gradual maturation process, and it is normal for there to be a certain degree of myopia or astigmatism as the eyes are still developing. As long as it is not amblyopia, parents do not need to be overly concerned. Generally speaking, by the age of six, a child’s vision should reach 1.0 or above. Astigmatism of less than 100 degrees is considered low-grade and usually does not require special treatment. However, if the degree of astigmatism exceeds 100 degrees and the uncorrected visual acuity is below 0.9, it is recommended to wear glasses and have a follow-up examination in six months.