3 Year Old with Astigmatism

[bhavi1975]

Hi,
My 3 year old has been diagnosed for Astigmatism (  dilation test). Her prescription says:

R :  +1.75/ -3.5 X 175
L:    +1.50/ -2.75 X 168

Wanted to know whether this is mild , moderate or severe case of astigmatism ? Also, I have seen some posts which says in young children sometimes it gets better with age, Is that true ?

What should we be doing ( other than getting her glasses) and what should we expect in future?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[bhavi1975]

Thanks. I would definately see Nathan Hamaker

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

1. Astigmaism is very common and not heriditary.
2. You should see the ophthalmologist of your choice as often as he/she tells you.
3. I no longer do pediatrics. The pediatric ophthalmologist in our group (Discover Vision Centers 816 478-1230) is Nathan Hamaker MD.  Be sure you ask specifically for him.

JCH MD

[bhavi1975]

Thanks Dr

We do not have Astimatism in the family and was surprised when my daughter had it. Is it usual ?

Also, how frequently we should be seeing the opthalmologist.

I noticed that you practice in Kansas City and actually I will living there for a month or two. May be I should take an appointment with you and get a second opinion

thanks again

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

1. moderate
2. sometimes, sometimes gets worse
3. see a pediatric ophthalmologist  not an optometrist
4 check the other kids and later the grand kids

JCH MD