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Kids Miopia
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My 3-year-old son is suffering from myopia, with his left eye measured at - 13 and right eye at - 14. Is this condition permanent?
Can you please help me with the information?
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Ur son is suffering from High myopia, he needs urgent myopic glasses & treatment for preservation of his eyesight for the future.
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Attend ophthalmologist for further complete resolution of your problem .
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Dr. Ranajit Basu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
26 yrs exp
Kolkata
Encourage him to wear glasses constant to prevent Amblyopia
Use of Low dose Atropine drops at bed time
Encourage him to play in parks under sunlight
Exceess near activities to be avoided
6 monthly follow up
Yearly Retina check up
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Please consult paediatric ophthalmologist physically for vision and detailed eye examination
Next Steps
be in regular follow up with the Ophthalmologist
Health Tips
continue glasses
include green red orange fruit and vegetables in diet
reduce screen time
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Dr. Pavitra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Chennai
He needs glasses and additional myopia control measures to prevent complications.
Next Steps
consult paediatric ophthalmologist for detailed evaluation and treatment.
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Avoid giving him gadgets and increase outdoor playtime.
Vitamin A rich foods.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
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7 yrs exp
Sangli
Please visit nearby paediatric ophthalmologist
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Use glasses as advised by local ophthalmologist.
You can discuss about using eye drop that retard myopia progression with your doctor
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Dr. Digvijay Singh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Gurgaon
He will require glasses and special drops
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