Baby with astigmatism

Dear Doctors and all,

An additional information, our baby has hirschsprung's disease and did the correction surgery when she was 2 month old.

Are these associated ??


Thanks and regards,
eeanan

Dear Mominashoe,

Thanks for your sharing of experience. I have not contacted a pediatric optometrist yet. I will start to look for one. Why I delay is because I do not like the eye drops to dilate the pupil. It's uncomfortable.

Yes I know what you mean...it stings a little and we hate to cause pain in our children, but they do have to learn that sometimes pain is just a fact of life. The thing is that it is worth the sight of your child, and she is too young to remember anyway.

Dear All,

My Baby Girl is 10 months old and diagnosed with Astigmatism. The doctor said this could potentially lead to learning disabilities later on as she is unable to make out shapes etc at a distance.
He recommends another check up in 4 months.

I'm an extremely worried father and would love to know your opinions as well as any way I can prevent this from affecting my baby. the doctor wasnt very forthcoming.

Dear Tei,

Not too worry. The earlier this is detected, you stand a better chance to have the eyesight corrected when she grow elder. Do you confirm this is Astigmatism ? My girl used to see TV with squinted eyes and therefore we suspect. If you are not too comfortable with your current doctor, get another opinion, a pediatric ophthalmologist, if possible. They know how to deal with a baby.

My girl started to wear her glasses around 2 years old. I wish I have done that earlier.

I don't know how early things like this can be detected, but babies are normally nearsighted. Take her to a pediatric ophthalmologist. A regular doctor or even one who doesn't specialize in children's eyesight isn't the way to go.

My 9 month was diagnosed with astigmatism and he also albino. What should i expect in years to come?