The child has hyperopia. Causes and Treatment

Hyperopia is one of the most common ophthalmic problems. It manifests itself in the fact that a person is not able to clearly see objects from a short distance. For what reason does the child develop hyperopia?

Experts argue that all newborn children are farsighted, but with age, as the size of the eyeball increases, this defect normally disappears. And only when the eyeball on the anterior-posterior axis retains a size smaller than necessary, hyperopia appears. Often such problems are inherited. Other possible, although more rare causes of hyperopia in children - defects in the shape of the eyeball, the optical system of the eye.

How to determine that the child has a long sight? There are several signs that will help you identify the disease:

• The kid sees objects that are near;
• Possible problems with vision in the distance;
• During reading and writing, the eyes become very tired;
• At work there is an overstrain, the child complains of a burning sensation in eyes and headaches);
• Characteristic symptoms of infantile hyperopia are strabismus and amblyopia ("lazy" eyes).

If the child has hyperopia, then up to a certain age (1-2 years), this is considered normal. However, it is important to visit the ophthalmologist on a regular basis to monitor the development of the baby's vision. No less important are preventive measures:

Watch out for the lighting while your child is doing something. Ideally, it should be a top light or a good table lamp with a power of 60-100 watts. Strongly recommended is the use of fluorescent lamps.

1. Perform a set of exercises for the eyes every 20-30 minutes.
2. It is best if the visual load will alternate with exercise and active rest.

However, if the problem has already made itself felt, the situation can not be corrected by one prevention. Today, there are several methods used to treat hyperopia in children.

Conservative treatment involves wearing glasses or contact lenses, selected by the oculist. In terms of comfort, of course, contact lenses benefit, but some children develop an individual intolerance, which forces parents to opt for glasses.

Does the child have farsightedness? Pay special attention to training the eye muscles, which are responsible for accommodation. These can be special courses of eye gymnastics, laser stimulation , use of medications, video-computer correction.

As a rule, ophthalmologists advise parents to include in the diet of the child foods rich in proteins, vitamins, and trace elements (Zn, Cr, Cu, Mn, etc.).

If time is found to detect problems with eyesight, it is quite possible for a few years to completely get rid of hyperopia without resorting to surgical methods of vision correction. For this it is recommended to visit an ophthalmologist at least once a year. Remember that children often do not notice that they do not see well.