My 2.5 year old son had a vision screening in O.N.E was told to be having astigmatism. Is this common in children and would they outgrow it ? Thanks in advance.

  • Submitted on 22/04/2024

2 specialists answered

  • Astigmatism as common in most of individuals, children or adults.
    It can be corrected by eye glasses

    Amédée Nkeshimana

    Ophthalmologist | Nalinnes

  • Astigmatism evolves all along life. So it could disappear, stay the same or be more significant.

    Natacha Levi

    New Partner |

    Ophthalmologist | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

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