Can eyesight be affected by scoliosis?

[Holgy4]

My oldest son, who is 9, was diagnosed with a 13-degree curve 2 weeks ago and just got glasses for 20/50 eyesight about the same time. Furthermore, my youngest son, who is 5, is waiting for X-rays to determine whether or not he has scoliosis, although our family doctor believes he does have a mild case. He was prescribed glasses about 3 months ago. Although bad eyesight does run in our families, their eyes seemed to go bad very quickly - they were fine at the beginning of the school year. Also, I heard through the grapevine that scoliosis can negatively affect eyesight. Anyone have any feedback on this?

Also, would strength training, flexibility, nutrition, physical therapy help reduce any increase in curvature?

[plopony]

Yes to the last thing you said. Some scoliosis is caused by a-symmetrical muscles along/near the spine, where the muscle pull the spine into an odd position. Having flexibilty and strength in muscles around the spine is very important. I am not exactly sure of the benefits of a healthy diet, but that too, is important.

I haven't heard of eyesight being affected. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 5 and I have 20/20 eyesight. My parents have glasses, which means I am inclined to get them sometime in my life but for having scoliosis for such a long time, with still good eyesight, maybe it affects only certain people? What your describing could just be genetic.

[Jules]

Hi

My eysight was affected by my scoliosis, although I didn't know it at the time. It was not until after I had my operation that I found my eyes to be improved and I had to have a new prescription as my eyes had corrected themselves a bit.

[titina87]

All I know is that I am near sighted and have a slight astigmatism (which some say can be caused by incorrect posture, hence the scoliosis). But thats just me who knows about each individual person.