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Is Astigmatism Serious In A Baby?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... my baby is 10months old, the eye specialist say his right eye has astigmatism something like 300. im very worried about his vision. he said the baby may grow out it when he gets older. he asked us to bring the baby back to him when he is three years old. is this very serious for my baby?
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Astigmatism causes blurring of vision and usually not a serious disease. Astigmatism may go away with age as the cornea becomes more spherical and in most of the cases will not need glasses. Astigmatism in only one eye has slightly higher chances of visual problems than astigmatism in both eyes. You should continue follow-up and visual monitoring with your ophthalmologist.

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Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
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Is Astigmatism Serious In A Baby?

Hello, Astigmatism causes blurring of vision and usually not a serious disease. Astigmatism may go away with age as the cornea becomes more spherical and in most of the cases will not need glasses. Astigmatism in only one eye has slightly higher chances of visual problems than astigmatism in both eyes. You should continue follow-up and visual monitoring with your ophthalmologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad