children s health issues
Refractive Disorders in Children
Treatment of Refractive Disorders
Eyeglasses or contact lenses In young children, refractive errors are generally treated with Eyeglasses . In older, more responsible children, refractive errors can be corrected with Most pediatric ophthalmologists do not recommend doing laser treatments (such as Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) ) for children with refractive errors. 