What should I do if my child has astigmatism? Will it affect their vision?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

The treatment of astigmatism in children primarily depends on the condition of their vision and the severity of visual fatigue. If a child has regular astigmatism that does not cause vision impairment or visual fatigue, treatment may not be necessary. However, if a child experiences visual fatigue, regardless of the degree of astigmatism, even if it is very mild, a dilated eye exam is required to determine the appropriate corrective eyewear. In principle, all degrees of astigmatism should be corrected.