My 3 y/o had vision test in preschool and scored 20/50 in both eyes. I made an appt. for today with eye dr. Do you think he will need glasses? Should I be preparing him for getting glasses?
2007-10-05 02:01:51 · 8 answers · asked by tjshoney4ever 1 in Health ➔ Optical
Either way, you'll find out after the appt.
I don't trust the school tests though. I needed glasses throughout elementary school, and I passed all of the tests. I finally convinced my parents in 7th grade to take me to a doc, and I needed them badly!
2007-10-05 02:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah Says 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The visions test children's eye doctors do are different than those done at the regular doctors office. Only they can tell you if your child will need glasses. My oldest son got them when he was five. If his vision is really 20/50 then yes, he will probably need glasses. I think my three year old does as well. I wouldn't say anything to him about them until he's had the tests today, you'd hate for him to be excited and then not need them. In case he actually thought it sounded like fun that is. Don't trust the school nurse tests though, because I had to take my son in because he failed one and the doctor told me they hadn't changed much at all.
2007-10-05 02:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by Katie H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is my understanding of visual acuity and how it is measured. if you son scored 20/50 I believe this means that the smallest letter he can see at 20 feet could be seen at 50 feet for normal eyesight. For more information check out this link.
http://www.mdsupport.org/library/acuity.html
But from the information found on this site it does seem that your son will need some sort of corrective lens. This article states that the approximate prescription for someone with 20/50 vision will be -1.00 to -1.25.
*Please do not quote me on this information I am not a eye care provider and the information I relayed is found at the mentioned link above).
Once he has glasses it will be important to know how to properly maintian them. Below is information regarding this.
Hopefully this helps.
1. When cleaning lenses confirm that you are using the appropriate cleaning solution for your eyeglasses. If there is no solution available at the time use warm water. By avoiding the use of unspecified solutions it is possible to prevent any undesired results.
2. It is important to use the appropriate cloth when wiping your lenses. By using a cloth that is too coarse could scratch the lens. A cloth that is 100% cotton is usually used.
3. Rinse and clean lens thoroughly before wiping with appropriate cloth. This helps to remove any debris that may be on the lens helping to prevent scratching of the lens during the wiping process.
4. It is important never to place your eye glasses face down. By reducing the amount of direct contact with the lenses helps prevent any damage that the surface may cause to the lenses.
5. When you are done using your eyeglasses make sure to place them back in their protective cases. The cases are usually specifically designed to help protect your eyeglasses from any outside factors that could damage them.
*Follow the above steps to extend the life expectancy of your eyeglasses.
I hope this helps you.
2007-10-05 02:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, prepare him. I got glasses in the third grade and it's been my cross fo rmany years. Mostly you need to teach him about taking them off at night, and how to clean them with the right cloth. (Don't forget to get the child's insurance if it's available., otheriwse you may be replacing them monthly....)
In addition, get hold of your child's teachers (if any) and prepare them for it. Kids can be quite cruel.
2007-10-05 02:11:41 · answer #4 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have 20/50 (L) and 20/60(r).
2007-10-05 02:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by cerebralmike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one knows. certainly not the pediatrician.
subjective distance acuity measurements in a 3 year old dont mean SQUAT. especially when performed by a nurse or pediatrician.
no one has any idea...except the eye doctor. wait until your 3 y/o gets their eye exam
2007-10-05 08:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by princeidoc 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, just tell him that he may get to wear glasses that you are going to see what the doctor says. I wouldnt stress him out though kids can get so scared from stuff like that. just wait and see.
2007-10-05 02:11:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is for the doctor. Only he/she can answer this question after examining your kid.
2007-10-08 19:32:32 · answer #8 · answered by ICare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋