What is the best age to correct astigmatism in children

If a child’s astigmatism is high and the symptoms are mild and do not affect the vision, it usually does not need to be corrected. If the child’s astigmatism is high and significantly affects the child’s vision, it needs to be corrected in time, not according to the child’s age. Astigmatism is a kind of refractive error, due to the cornea in different meridian refractive power is different, parallel light into the eye can not focus, thus causing blurred vision. If the child’s astigmatism is low and does not affect normal vision, correction is usually required with regular follow-up examinations. If the child’s astigmatism is high and significantly affects the child’s vision, the child will need to wear glasses to correct the astigmatism in time to improve vision and avoid affecting normal work and study. It is recommended that children with astigmatism should consult a doctor to assess their condition and choose the appropriate treatment as prescribed by the doctor. Children should also pay attention to eye hygiene, minimize the use of electronic products and participate in outdoor sports.