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I agree with Dr. Russo in that glasses are probably the best option. As a Lasik surgeon, I think surgery is not a good option because your niece's prescription will likely change as she ages and her eyes grows with her body. Her prescription may even improve. Contact lenses may be a possibility but she would need help with the contact lenses on a daily basis for a while and she would need to be watched carefully. A Pediatric Ophthalmologist is the eye doctor most experienced with this type of problem.
Dr. Dello Russo responds: Generally speaking this child needs to wear glasses. Why? Without wearing glasses and getting associated muscle training, one eye often crosses, known as a "lazy eye". The crossing of the eye will result in the brain shutting off the reception of vision from that lazy eye which also allows the eye to remain crossed. The lazy eye will not be able to achieve 20/20 even with glasses in time. If the eye is crossed now then the child generally needs: 1) wearing glasses at all times. 2) patching of the GOOD eye. 3) vision trading, and possibly 4) muscle surgery. Bottom line, take her to a pediatric ophthalmologist.
Unfortunately, there is no evidence of benefit from eye exercises. Typically, recovery after LASIK takes a few months before the various ocular issues (haze, blur, etc.) go away. If you're still having trouble I would consult with your ophthalmologist.
Pregnancy causes changes to the cornea. Women should not have LASIK if they plan to become pregnant in the next six months.
There is no relationship between LASIK and the red vessels. What you are seeing is a clump of conjunctival tissue which has become vascularized. It does not appear to be a progressive growth.See your ophthalmologist.
