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Is there a link between kidney problems and developing astigmatism in a 4 year old?

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Dr. Arun Gulani answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Astigmatism & Kidney: Usually no direct correlation with kidney as astigmatism is due to a football shaped cornea. Kidney disease could be incidentally associated. Theoretically, kidney infection causing high fever may cause astigmatism (anecdotal reports). Clinically not common.

Answered 6/10/2015

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Dr. Arun Gulani answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Astigmatism & Kidney: As a direct cause not common since astigmatism is due to a football shaped cornea. Kidney disease could be incidentally associated with astigmatism.Theoretically, kidney infection can cause high fever and that in children has anecdotaly been associated with astigmatism.Clinically not common.

Answered 1/22/2015

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