Question Topics
Question Topics
Follow Us
Ask an Eye M.D. Answer Archive
Question:
Is dilation required for the regular check-up of an 11-year-old who has mild myopia?
Answer:
Dilation is an important part of the eye exam in an 11-year-old. Dilation assists in an accurate determination of the degree of myopia, and is essential in screening for many diseases.
Answered by: James H. Heltzer, MD
Categories: Children's Eye Health
Have a question that hasn't been answered yet? Ask it!
Search for Questions & Answers
Meet Our Experts
Meet Our Experts
- Your questions are answered by more than two dozen members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology who volunteer their time with EyeSmart.
-
Learn more about our volunteer ophthalmologists >
