Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 22:01     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
My relatives in Asia are really obsessed with astigmatism and myopia treatment and I live in a suburb that’s mostly 1st gen Asian and we have so many treatment places. I’m fascinated by it but think that glasses are probably the best option.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 18:51     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Anonymous wrote:The word is ophthalmologist


+1

Almost everyone in the world has astigmatism, OP.

OrthoK is a terrible idea. But maybe you should see an Ophthalmologist so they can tell that in person.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 18:30     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I also treat mine by wearing contacts and glasses (both correct my astigmatism). When I don't wear them, I get headaches.

I think for some reason you are opposed to glasses, but they would be a real gift to your child.


I am not opposed to glasses at all but this eye dr framed it as my child is really too old now to correct her astigmatism and maybe glasses will help but it’s unlikely. I’d just like another doctors opinion on the situation, and options. Ideally I want my child’s astigmatism to be corrected or at least not get worse.


Ortho-K isn't a permanent fix. It is temporary. Based on this info from AAO, it won't "fix" the issue.

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/glasses-contacts/what-is-orthokeratology

I also don't understand how a doctor said "maybe glasses will help." Yes, glasses will help even without myopia.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 18:24     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
The word is ophthalmologist
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 18:20     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Inova has great Peds ophtho
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 18:19     Subject: Re:Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Hard contact lenses can stabilize eye shape so the astigmatism doesn't worsen.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 18:08     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Anonymous wrote:There is no treatment.


This just isn’t true. My nephew uses this treatment instead of glasses. So does my friends daughter. Both have had really good results with their kids vision during the day and no need for glasses.


https://www.myopiaprofile.com/articles/who-are-ideal-candidates-for-orthokeratology
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 18:01     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
There is no treatment.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:40     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Anonymous wrote:I also treat mine by wearing contacts and glasses (both correct my astigmatism). When I don't wear them, I get headaches.

I think for some reason you are opposed to glasses, but they would be a real gift to your child.


I am not opposed to glasses at all but this eye dr framed it as my child is really too old now to correct her astigmatism and maybe glasses will help but it’s unlikely. I’d just like another doctors opinion on the situation, and options. Ideally I want my child’s astigmatism to be corrected or at least not get worse.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:19     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
I also treat mine by wearing contacts and glasses (both correct my astigmatism). When I don't wear them, I get headaches.

I think for some reason you are opposed to glasses, but they would be a real gift to your child.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:13     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Get glasses.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:08     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
NP. The usual treatment is eyeglasses. Never heard of the other thing. I have an astigmatism. They are not really unusual.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:07     Subject: Re:Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Anonymous wrote:You treat it by wearing glasses.


Not true. I can see there are other options like Ortho-k treatment which is wearing contacts at night. I’m interested in a second opinion to see other treatment options.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 16:55     Subject: Re:Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
You treat it by wearing glasses.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 16:52     Subject: Pediatric opthomologist to treat an astigmatism
Any recs of an opthomologist to treat an 8 year olds astigmatism? It was discovered by a regular eye doctor who recommends glasses, but just wondering if I should get a second opinion from a pediatric opthomologist.