The results of the child's vision screening are: RS 1.5 C-0.5; LS 1.75 c-0.75. What does this mean? Is it normal?

Hello, I am happy to answer your questions about your child's vision screening results. From the values ??you provided, RS 1.5 C-0.5 and LS 1.75 C-0.75 describe the refractive status of the child's right and left eyes.

RS 1.5 C-0.5 means that the spherical power of the right eye is 1.5, which means that the child has mild hyperopia in the right eye. The larger the value, the deeper the hyperopia. The cylinder power of -0.5 means that the child has myopic astigmatism in the right eye. The larger the value, the deeper the degree of astigmatism.

Then, LS 1.75 C-0.75 means that the spherical power of the left eye is 1.75, which means that the child has moderate hyperopia in the left eye. The larger the value, the deeper the hyperopia. The cylinder power of -0.75 means that the child has myopic astigmatism in the left eye. The larger the value, the deeper the astigmatism.

Based on these data, we can initially judge the child's vision status. Generally speaking, children will have a certain degree of hyperopia reserve soon after birth, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. As we age and our eyeballs develop, our farsighted reserve gradually decreases. If the degree of hyperopia is too high or the degree of astigmatism is abnormal, it may affect the child's vision development, leading to blurred vision, visual fatigue and other problems.

However, the results of this vision screening alone cannot completely determine whether the child's vision is normal. Because the vision screening results may be affected by a variety of factors, such as the child's cooperation, the ambient light during the screening, etc. Therefore, I recommend that you take your child to a professional ophthalmologist for further examination and evaluation.

The ophthalmologist will conduct a detailed eye examination, including refraction, corneal curvature, axial length and other examinations, to more accurately understand the child's vision status and whether there are potential vision problems. If the doctor discovers that your child's vision condition is abnormal, he or she will recommend appropriate intervention and treatment.

In addition, as parents, you can also take some measures to help protect your children's vision. For example, limit the time children spend watching TV, playing computer games and other electronic devices, and encourage them to participate in more outdoor activities; maintain children's correct posture when reading and writing; regularly check children's vision conditions, etc. These measures can effectively reduce the occurrence of vision problems such as myopia in children.

Finally, what I want to say is that although we can explain the meaning of these values ????and their impact on children's vision, specific diagnosis and treatment still require the opinions and guidance of professional doctors. Therefore, if your child's vision screening results are abnormal or you have any doubts and concerns about your child's vision, be sure to take your child to an ophthalmologist for further examination and treatment in a timely manner.

I hope my explanation can help you better understand your child's vision condition! If you have any further questions or concerns, you can always ask me. It is also recommended that you take your child for regular eye examinations and vision screenings so that any potential vision problems can be detected and dealt with promptly. I wish my children healthy growth!