Astigmatism is an eye disease. It is characterized by irregularities in the curvature of the cornea and can occur at any age. In most cases, astigmatism is inherited and called congenital. There is also an acquired one, which develops due to gross cicatricial changes in the cornea after trauma or eye surgery. As a rule, the disease is combined with either myopia or hyperopia.
Instructions
Step 1
It is very important that astigmatism in a child is diagnosed as early as possible and measures are taken to correct it. If this is not done, then the likelihood of an irreversible decrease in visual acuity and the development of strabismus will increase significantly.
Step 2
Be sure to make an appointment with your child to see a pediatric ophthalmologist. The doctor will conduct the necessary examination of the general condition of the baby's eyes, determine the presence of optical abnormalities, myopia or hyperopia. An individual examination and treatment regimen will be developed for the child.
Step 3
Correctly fitted glasses are one of the most important ingredients in the treatment of astigmatism. They may be prescribed to be worn permanently or just to perform some kind of health improvement exercise.
Step 4
It is necessary that the treatment of childhood astigmatism includes various methods of physical, optical and functional exposure. To improve vision, it is necessary to carry out contact and video computer correction of the child's vision.
Step 5
Gymnastics for the eyes is very effective and gives good dynamics during the entire treatment course. If you follow all the doctor's recommendations, you can get rid of this pathology. You need to regularly visit an ophthalmologist with your child and change glasses in a timely manner.
Step 6
This whole complex of measures will significantly improve the visual acuity of the child and, over time, completely relieve the child of glasses.
Step 7
When treating astigmatism, you need to pay great attention to the child's diet. He needs to eat more fruits and raw vegetables: beets, garlic, parsley, dill, celery, spinach. Drink various juices, take vitamins.
Step 8
Surgical treatment of astigmatism - laser correction - doctors recommend to carry out only after 18 years, when the visual system is fully formed.
