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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Vision Change
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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Vision Change
by MichelleT257, Jan 26, 2009 07:16PM
My son had to start wearing glasses on Saturday. We took him to the eye doctor because he said he couldn't read the board at all when he went back to school after the holidays, even though (he says) he did not have any problem at all reading them before the holiday break (from the same seats). And we had his eyes examined in August by the same doctor (we're fortunate to have insurance that covers such things, and I make sure to use the benefits), and he said my son's vision was "great" then. When I questioned how my sons vision could go from great to needing to wear glasses all the time (well, except for reading, etc.), he said, it happens sometimes, nothing to worry about. And since neither my husband or I wear glasses, what do we know to question him. But it just doesn't sound right to me, and, though my son said he could now see the board again (with his glasses) just like before the holidays, it bugs me - so I thought I'd ask some other people that might know if this sounds right to them. Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Jan 27, 2009 11:07AM
, Jan 27, 2009 11:07AMTo: MichelleT257
Dear MichelleT257,
Without a complete eye examination it is difficult to assess. A large change in the prescription in the nearsighted direction may result from a real refractive error of the eye, straining after reading, or medical conditions such as diabetes. I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD for a second opinion to get your questions answered or communicate your concerns with your doctor.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Without a complete eye examination it is difficult to assess. A large change in the prescription in the nearsighted direction may result from a real refractive error of the eye, straining after reading, or medical conditions such as diabetes. I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD for a second opinion to get your questions answered or communicate your concerns with your doctor.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
