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My child was told by an optician that one eye is myopic at -0.75 and other other is perfect. glasses was recommended to prevent lazy eye. my child has no complaints with her sight, can see perfectly at school. do i need to get her glasses anyway?

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar answered

No need: From what u have written the child does not need glasses. But she does need follow ups with an eye doctor ( ophthalmologist ) every 6 months to make sure she does not develop a lazy eye ( amblyopia).

Answered 11/13/2015

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A member asked:

My child was told by an optician that one eye is myopic at -0.75 and other other is perfect. glasses was recommended to prevent lazy eye. my child has no complaints with her sight, can see perfectly at school. do i need to get her glasses anyway?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rajesh Kumar answered

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