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High myopia in children

by mcn19, May 15, 2008 07:06PM

My children 5 1/2 and 2 year old both have been diagnosed with near sightedness. The 5 year old started with -2.5 and within 8 months jumped to -5.75. I am really concerned about the sudden increase. The opthamologist did not find any other problems with her eyes. I have been reading on the internet about some books claiming eye exercises helping them improve their vision.. has anyone had success? or has anyone tried contact lenses for such young children to help control the increase?

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by Michael J Kutryb, MD

, May 15, 2008 09:09PM

My best advice is to do your own literature search about childhood myopia and possible treatments to slow or stop the progression of myopia. The best searches I have done have not produced any viable, proven treatments, but lots of theories. Check out pubmed on internet to start your literature search.

MJK MD

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