Patient's question:
My son is now 6 years old and has just started school. Recently, he told me himself that he can't see the words on the blackboard from the back row. I suspect he might be nearsighted. He had his pupils dilated, so what kind of tests should he undergo?Doctor's answer:
Children are suitable for slow astigmatism refraction. If they are eager to know their general refractive condition, whether it is myopia or hyperopia, it can be done quickly and they can wait for a break before the slow astigmatism refraction. The purpose of dilation is to relieve eye fatigue and relax tension to regulate muscles, so that it can be measured more accurately. Dilation itself will not have adverse effects on the patient. Dilation requires medication. Any medication has side effects, and improper use of medication can damage the health of the body. Of course, if medication is misused or not used at all, it will lead to delays, so we must use dilation medication under the guidance of a professional doctor or optometrist.