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Question

What are corrective methods available for children? My daughter is almost two, and has a "plus 3" (farsighted?) condition with eyes crossing periodically. We tried drops, with limited success, and are now moving to eye glasses. What other options are there, or what other information sources should I review?

Thanks for your help.

(Mike Ahern)

Answer:

Dear Mike,

Please have your daughter wear the glasses as much as possible, as it will allow her to keep the eyes straight and improve vision. There is no other way.

Yours truly,

(Herb Simonsz, MD, PhD)

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