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How common is farsightedness and astigmatisms in people with downs syndrome?
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Very common: It is very common to have refractive error but near-sightedness and astigmatism are more common that far-sightedness. There is also an association with keratoconus due to eye rubbing.
Answered 12/12/2012
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Very common: Especially astigmatism . Some may be nearsighted too.
Answered 12/21/2012
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