What is dangerous and how is hyperopia treated in children?

Hyperopia refers to the number of diseases of the visual apparatus, in which there is a decrease in visual acuity in different degrees.It has the property of progressing and can be corrected in conservative ways. But this disease is especially dangerous in children, since when diagnosing it from early childhood there is more probability of deterioration of vision to severe stages. Timely treatment can slow down this process, so it is necessary to approach it with all seriousness.

Definition of disease

Hyperopia (the second name is hypermetropia) is an anomaly of vision, in which the image of objects and objects is focused not on the retina of the eye (as in the norm), but behind it.As a result, the patient sees well the objects located far from him, but he does not distinguish between the approximate ones.

In early childhood, hyperopia is present in many children and is often not regarded as a serious deviation. As a rule, it is eliminated without any intervention for three to four years. However, in case this does not happen, therapy becomes necessary.

Normal hypermetropia can occur until the end of preschool age, so during this period, close monitoring is necessary.

Kinds

Currently, there is an obvious and hidden hypermetropia. The latent is temporarily corrected by the constant tension of the eyelash muscle, so it is not always easy to detect. In addition, its types can be divided into degrees of development:

• Weak(less than two diopters);
• Average(two to five);
• High(more than five diopters).

When detecting a child's hypermetropia, it is necessary to register an ophthalmologist, even if the phenomenon is not considered a deviation.

Causes

The obvious and latent form of hyperopia in children can develop due to the following reasons:

• Loss of transparency and clouding,irregular curvature of the cornea;
• Slowed and abnormal development of eyeballs and the visual apparatus as a whole;
• Pathology and development of the lens (or lack thereof);
• Traumatic injuries.

It should also pay attention to the inborn factors that lead to the wrong formation and further development of the organs of vision:

• Mother's stresses during pregnancy;
• Bad ecology;
• Malnutrition during pregnancy, non-compliance.

Particular attention should be paid to the child of parents who have an obvious form of hyperopia or a predisposition to it by inheritance.

Symptoms

The main sign of farsightedness is the inability to properly consider closely located objects and phenomena, in which remote objects are easily amenable to consideration.But there are other symptoms by which you can determine the onset of disease progression:

• Pain in the eyes;
• Frequent headaches;
• Fast fatiguability;
• Frequent blinking;
• Nausea, vomiting.

Usually, attacks of capriciousness of children for no apparent reason, love of big toys and antipathy for small details can help to suspect the disease.Rapid fatigue at the same time does not allow the child to be diligent and engage in any business for a long time. Constant tension increases pain and it can begin to rub eyes.

If you observe the behavior of the child while reading or watching TV, you can see how it is removed to better view the proposed image.

Possible complications

Hypermetropia may eventually be accompanied by amblyopia.Without timely correction, the disease quickly progresses and the child begins to rapidly lose visual acuity. In addition, there may be some developmental backlog associated with poor assiduity, rapid fatigue and poor concentration of attention.

Diagnostics

Detecting children's farsightedness is often difficult enough, especially if it concerns children of the youngest ages.This is due to the fact that patients often have no complaints of visual impairment, and there are no apparent reasons for suspicion of having problems.

In order to identify the hypermetropia in a child in a clinical setting, a special medical examination is performed.In this case, apply the instillation of a special solution (Atropine), which helps to relax the lens of the eye and dilate the pupil. In this position, one can determine the true refraction of the eye and find the true pathology.

Atropine is used in the diagnosis of hyperopia

In the diagnosis can also help, and data collected as a result of a survey of parents. Therefore, they need to monitor and remember the behavior of children.

Treatment

At an early age, conservative treatments are often used, which involve wearing glasses and lenses.But there are also other effective ways of eliminating the disease.

Medication

Drugs that are able to act directly as medications for farsightedness, for today does not exist.However, there are additional aids that can alleviate the symptoms of the disease and the wearing of corrective glasses and lenses. Also, vitamin and mineral complexes, a therapeutic diet can be prescribed during therapy.

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Surgically

Radical treatment of hyperopia is possible, but it is usually used to correct visual impairment at the age of eighteen (in some cases from sixteen) years.Children of younger age are shown hardware therapy of the following types:

• Electrophoresis- low-power electric shock;
• Magnetotherapy- the creation of a magnetic field to affect the affected eye;
• Laser stimulation- a method involving the use of stimulators with a laser beam.

  Electrophoresis of the eye

As an auxiliary for treatment, therapeutic gymnastics can be used.

Prevention

The possibility of the emergence of an innate form of hypermetropia entirely depends on the mother during pregnancy. To avoid problems, she must abandon bad habits, avoid traumatic situations and stresses, eat right and follow the regime. In order to prevent the progression of the disease in an already born child, it is necessary to take the following measures:

• Provide an equipped working place with the correct location of the table and chair, as well as good lighting;
• Monitor food and hygiene;
• To pass preventive examinations at the ophthalmologist(Twice a year);
• Ensure compliance with the work and rest regime, as well as sleep.

Reading, doing homework and activities that require great concentration and stress, it is necessary to conduct in a well-lit room and in the right posture. Do not place objects too close or too far away from the eyes.

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conclusions

Pediatric farsightedness is dangerous not only because it can progress quickly, but also because it is difficult to diagnose.In this case, the child can feel bad for no apparent reason or not at all to feel any deviations. Correction of the disease is possible at any age, however doctors strongly recommend starting it already at the earliest stages.