Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried about my sporty child who recently got glasses

I worry that my child's sight will deteriorate, what can I do?

Will my child getting glasses impact his sporting opportunities? Picture: iStock

My 11-year-old recently got glasses and was told it’s likely he’ll need a higher prescription each year, until he’s about 18. He’s a keen sports player, which is one worry; the other is that his eyesight is expected to deteriorate. Is there anything we can do to improve it?

I first had to wear glasses when I turned seven, and my eyesight steadily worsened from there. I’m not sure if myopia — to give shortsightedness its medical name — was the reason I was terrible at football, but it certainly didn’t help.