The best time to correct farsightedness and astigmatism in children

The best time to correct hyperopia and astigmatism in children is before the age of 6. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time for examination and treatment, and correct the vision by wearing glasses and other means. Farsightedness and astigmatism are different types of refractive errors. Farsightedness refers to parallel light entering the eye and forming a focal point at the back of the retina, while astigmatism refers to parallel light entering the eye and not forming a focal point. Both farsightedness and astigmatism can cause blurred vision. Children with physiological hyperopia generally do not need correction and are able to regain orthokeratology around age 8 as their eyes develop. If children with hyperopic astigmatism significantly affect their vision and cause visual fatigue, they need glasses to correct their vision. It is usually recommended that children with hyperopic astigmatism be examined and treated in a hospital before the age of 6. After the age of 6, treatment is much more difficult. Untreated hyperopic astigmatism in children can affect their visual development and make them susceptible to amblyopia, so it is recommended that they be treated by the ophthalmology department of a regular hospital in a timely manner.