Patient's question:
Hello! My son is now 6 years old and has just started school. Recently, he told me that he can't see the words on the blackboard from the back row. We took him to a regular eyewear store for an eye exam, and they said he has hyperopia with astigmatism, recommending a dilated eye exam at the hospital. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
Myopia and astigmatism are also types of refractive errors, especially important for young children and adolescents. For children under 7 years old, mild myopia is a physiological phenomenon and does not require glasses; however, if the degree is too high, vision is impaired, or accompanied by strabismus, corrective lenses should be worn. For students aged 7 to 16, low-degree myopia can also be considered for glasses. If there is visual fatigue, vision impairment, or strabismus, it must be corrected. It is still recommended to seek medical treatment as early as possible.