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Does Farsightedness In Children Get Cured With Growth ?

Dear Sir: My daughter is 4.5 years older and we came to know 2 days before that she has power in right eye +4.5 and left eye +5. Is this power is very much. What is the chances to get corrected by growing age.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012
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It doesnt get corrected with age. Howevr it can get worse with age and growth.

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Ophthalmologist Dr. N K Mishra's  Response
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there are two aspects,one with the natural course of growth + powers keep on decreasing, two one of the eyes with a higher power develops less so you land up with hypermetropic amblyopia,which has to be treated vigorously and at this age gives very good results,for this you have to contact an orthoptic clinic in your area as the treatment is prolong
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Does Farsightedness In Children Get Cured With Growth ?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum It doesnt get corrected with age. Howevr it can get worse with age and growth. Takecare.