What to do about astigmatism in children

Astigmatism can be categorized into regular astigmatism and irregular astigmatism. Children with mild astigmatism do not need treatment, while those with severe symptoms can be corrected by wearing glasses and other means to improve their vision, and surgery is feasible in adulthood. When mild astigmatism does not affect vision, there is usually no need to deal with it, while medium to high astigmatism can affect a child’s vision, and the child can wear glasses to correct the astigmatism and improve vision. Wearing eyeglasses is the preferred treatment for astigmatism in children. Framed astigmatic lenses can correct astigmatism and improve vision. If children with astigmatism do not want to wear eyeglasses when they reach adulthood, surgical treatments, such as corneal laser surgery and intraocular lens implantation, can be used to correct astigmatism and improve vision. It is recommended that children with astigmatism visit the hospital in a timely manner to assess their condition and under the guidance of a doctor.