Has your child "outgrown" astigmatism?

[Anonymous]

If so, how bad was his/her astigmatism? When were they diagnosed and when did they outgrow it? My 2 year old was just diagnosed and I'm having a hard time with it. The doctor says he should wear the glasses a few hours a day of possible to correct it. I thought you can't outgrow it, but then I found this article:

http://www.iscreenvision.com/faqs/astigmatism/

Scroll down to see that many outgrow it. 23% of younger children have it but the percentage declines to 9% when children are 5-6 years old.

[Anonymous]

Mine did. Too long ago to answer your questions. My son was diagnosed before age 4 while he was in foster care. When he took his eye exam for a drivers license last year, his vision was fine.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. Does he wear glasses at all now?

[Anonymous]

Hi, I know it’s an old post but I’d really like to know if your Child outgrew astigmatism. Because my 15 months old has a vision screening test yesterday and we were told he might have it and we’d get it confirmed in his 18 months old appointment. Thanks I’m advance!

[Anonymous]

Have the child wear glasses as directed, please, as that could make the difference between not needing glasses later vs permanent vision impairment. If you need a 2nd opinion, use a PEDIATRIC ophthalmologist.