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What Does A Difference In The Eye Size Of An Infant Indicate?
Question: Hi . my baby's age is 70 days and I see a difference in his eyes the left eye is smaller than the right eye . is it naturally. or what I must do , or I must wait when he became older in the age. ???
I want to explain thing that I am (his father) suffering from a segmatesm (half degree in the right eye and 2 degrees in the left eye) is it possible that it is Disease transmitted by heredity ??
thanks
I want to explain thing that I am (his father) suffering from a segmatesm (half degree in the right eye and 2 degrees in the left eye) is it possible that it is Disease transmitted by heredity ??
thanks
Brief Answer:
Astigmatism can be hereditary
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. A clinical examination would be necessary. However, probably the difference in size is congenital. I am doubtful if doing anything would really make a difference. You can wait and see if any change occurs (unlikely). Seeing a doctor would be advisable.
Astigmatism has genetic association and there is a possibility of it being passed on to your child. But the mentioned complaint has no association with it.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Astigmatism can be hereditary
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. A clinical examination would be necessary. However, probably the difference in size is congenital. I am doubtful if doing anything would really make a difference. You can wait and see if any change occurs (unlikely). Seeing a doctor would be advisable.
Astigmatism has genetic association and there is a possibility of it being passed on to your child. But the mentioned complaint has no association with it.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hi. thanks for your answer.
but what things you think that probably make a difference in size. .
also the baby age is 70 days. what time (safe time )
I can wait till take him to the clinic .
thanks.
but what things you think that probably make a difference in size. .
also the baby age is 70 days. what time (safe time )
I can wait till take him to the clinic .
thanks.
Brief Answer:
A doctor would be able to examine and clear your doubts
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I am not presuming a difference in size. You just mentioned about it. You can take the child to an ophthalmologist but that is to resolve your apprehension. I do not think that there would be anything that the doctor would be able to do. But I should not presume it. Since the doctor's visit is for resolution of your apprehension, the age of the child would hardly matter.
Regards
A doctor would be able to examine and clear your doubts
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I am not presuming a difference in size. You just mentioned about it. You can take the child to an ophthalmologist but that is to resolve your apprehension. I do not think that there would be anything that the doctor would be able to do. But I should not presume it. Since the doctor's visit is for resolution of your apprehension, the age of the child would hardly matter.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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