My Son Is 6 Years Old And Found That He Has Cylindrical Power Of -4 In Testing With Machine But Doctor Found Visually -2 Ans Suggested For Wearing Glass For -2 For Both Eyes Is There Any Serious Problem And Can The Number Increases With Age?

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through the details. As your doctor has adviced glasses for -2 power, it should be correct because testing with a machine will have some errors, especially with children. Manual testing of power is the best. There is no serious problem.

With a good diet rich in vitamin A, C, E, Zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids and DHA and eye exercises his power may remain the same or reduce to some extent.

I suggest he wears the glasses advice for him and does eye exercises such as explained below:

1)Warm your eyes. Rub your palms together to create heat, and then place them against your eyes for five seconds. Repeat this three times.
Roll your eyes. Start by looking up and then slowly circle 10 times clockwise and 10 times counterclockwise.

2) Focus. Hold a pen at arm's length, focus your eyes on it, and slowly bring the pen closer until it's about 6 inches away from your nose. Then slowly move it back, keeping your eyes focused on the pen, 10 times in all.

3) Massage your temples. Using your thumb knuckles, massage your temples in small circles, 20 times in one direction and 20 in the other. Repeat the same actions above the mid-point of the eyebrows at the forehead, then below the eyes on both sides of the bridge of the nose.

4)Take a mini-nap. Put your head back, close your eyes, and relax for 3 minutes.

The exercises have to be done in the morning and at night.

I hope this answered your query.

Thanks.

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