What is the reason for the baby's eyes to be a little astigmatic?

There are many electronic products nowadays, and it is common for children to have eye problems. However, many parents may not realize that babies can also have astigmatism. The causative factors are varied. Only when we are clear about these matters can we better prevent and treat them. So, what is the reason why babies' eyes are a little astigmatism? Let's take a closer look at it below.

Astigmatism in babies is usually caused by congenital eye development abnormalities. Reading or watching TV for a long time will increase eye fatigue and myopia, but it has little effect on the change in astigmatism. However, myopia, hyperopia or amblyopia are often accompanied by astigmatism. If you find that your baby likes to squint or tilt his head to see things, parents should pay special attention. Have it checked out immediately by a professional. If the baby has astigmatism and amblyopia, both must be corrected. If the baby has normal astigmatism, only partial correction is required.

Ophthalmologists emphasize that regular vision screening for infants and young children is very necessary. Treating "maybe" as "yes" is at least a reminder to the baby's parents, and can also greatly reduce the missed diagnosis rate. When parents are told that their baby has astigmatism and have their baby undergo mydriasis refraction to determine the degree of astigmatism and vision in a regular professional institution, if the baby has abnormal vision, they can seize the best time for treatment.

Children under 6 years old should be examined early, especially babies aged 0-3 years old. It is recommended to have a vision examination 1-2 times a year. If the golden period of treating astigmatism in children between the ages of 6 and 9 is missed, even if they wear glasses for correction in the future, it will not be able to treat the amblyopia problem that arises later.

When the baby has astigmatism, parents should not panic - baby astigmatism is not scary, it will basically accompany the baby throughout his life. What should really arouse high vigilance are other eye problems such as amblyopia, myopia or hyperopia that may occur along with astigmatism.

The above is an introduction to the reasons why babies’ eyes have a little astigmatism. I hope it will be helpful to parents. Eye problems are something that many children will encounter nowadays. In order to ensure the health of children and minimize accidents, we must pay attention to these causes and take active preventive measures to avoid things like astigmatism in children, which can cause serious harm to their future lives.